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# Get-FileHash

> Calculate a hash for a file.
> Note: This command can only be used through PowerShell.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/get-filehash>.

- Calculate a hash for a specified file using the SHA256 algorithm:

`Get-FileHash {{path	oile}}`

- Calculate a hash for a specified file using a specified algorithm:

`Get-FileHash {{path	oile}} -Algorithm {{SHA1|SHA384|SHA256|SHA512|MD5}}`
