How to verify SHA file checksum using Linux or macOS Terminal

In Linux and macOS, you do not need to download any third-party software to verify the integrity and authenticity. Instead, you can use a command to view the hash value. Verification of SHA checksum ensures that you have a file that has not been tampered with or corrupted. As a computer user or a System Administrator, it is important to use these safeguards for ultimate cybersecurity.

Commands used:
shasum -a 256 {file_name}
shasum -h
echo "{original_SHA} * {file_name}" | shasum -a 256 --check

-Linux and Unix playlist:

Chapters:
0:00 - Read SHA file checksum
5:58 - Verify with a single command

Track: Gajaga Wannama (EDM Remix) - Yaxer

Co-producer and technical advisor:
Manuja Senanayake

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Thank you. We use this at work to check a corrupted file. 🙂