HTML Area password
Property: Get and Set Password
The HTML Area
password
property is used to get or set the password portion of the URL associated with an <area>
element. The <area>
element defines a hotspot region on an image map. This property is part of the URL manipulation capabilities provided by the HTML DOM.
What is the password
Property?
The password
property reflects the password portion of the URL specified in the href
attribute of the <area>
element. It allows you to dynamically access and modify the password part of the URL using JavaScript.
Syntax
Getting the password
let password = areaObject.password;
Setting the password
areaObject.password = "newPassword";
Property Values
| Value | Description |
| :——– | :———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
| string
| A string representing the password portion of the URL. If the URL does not contain a password, an empty string is returned. When setting, the URL is updated with the new password. |
Examples
Getting the Password
This example demonstrates how to retrieve the password from the URL of an <area>
element.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML Area password Property</title>
</head>
<body>
<img
src="shapes.png"
alt="Shapes"
usemap="#shapesmap"
width="400"
height="300"
/>
<map name="shapesmap">
<area
id="myArea"
shape="rect"
coords="0,0,100,100"
href="https://username:[email protected]/path"
alt="Rectangle"
/>
</map>
<p id="passwordOutput"></p>
<script>
const areaEl_pass = document.getElementById("myArea");
const passwordOutputEl_pass = document.getElementById("passwordOutput");
const password_pass = areaEl_pass.password;
passwordOutputEl_pass.textContent = "Password: " + password_pass;
</script>
</body>
</html>
Output
Password: password
Setting the Password
This example shows how to change the password in the URL of an <area>
element.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML Area password Property</title>
</head>
<body>
<img
src="shapes.png"
alt="Shapes"
usemap="#shapesmap"
width="400"
height="300"
/>
<map name="shapesmap">
<area
id="myArea2"
shape="rect"
coords="0,0,100,100"
href="https://username:[email protected]/path"
alt="Rectangle"
/>
</map>
<p id="hrefOutput2"></p>
<script>
const areaEl2_pass = document.getElementById("myArea2");
const hrefOutputEl2_pass = document.getElementById("hrefOutput2");
areaEl2_pass.password = "newpassword";
hrefOutputEl2_pass.textContent = "New Href: " + areaEl2_pass.href;
</script>
</body>
</html>
Output
New Href: https://username:[email protected]/path
Practical Use Cases
- Dynamic URL Modification: Modify the password portion of a URL based on user input or application logic.
- URL Management: Programmatically manage and update URLs, especially in Single Page Applications (SPAs).
- Security Enhancements: Implement dynamic password updates or modifications for added security.
Tips and Notes
- Security Considerations: Modifying the password of a URL can have security implications. Ensure that you handle password information securely, especially when transmitting it over a network. 🔑
- URL Structure: The
password
property only works if the URL follows the standard format with a username and password included. 🌐 - Empty String: If the URL does not contain a password, the property returns an empty string.
- Encoding: The password may be encoded in the URL. Ensure proper encoding and decoding when setting or getting the password to avoid issues.
Browser Support
The HTML Area password Property
is supported by all modern browsers:
- Chrome
- Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
- Opera
Conclusion
The HTML Area password
property is a useful feature for dynamically getting and setting the password portion of a URL associated with an <area>
element. Understanding how to use this property allows for more flexible and dynamic web application development, especially when dealing with URL manipulation and management. By following the examples and guidelines provided, you can effectively implement this property in your projects. 🎉