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ConvertTo-Base64

SYNOPSIS

Convert a String to Base64

SYNTAX

ConvertTo-Base64 [-String] <String[]> [[-Encoding] <Object>] [<CommonParameters>]

DESCRIPTION

This Function uses [System.Convert] to convert a ClearText String to Base64. The Encoding parameter can be used to specify which encoding to use. Believe it or not, works on Linux/macOS!

EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE 1

ConvertTo-Base64 'my cleartext'

This example converts ‘my cleartext’ to Base64 using ‘Default’ encoding.

PARAMETERS

-String

One or more Strings to be converted

Type: String[]
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: True
Position: 1
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: True (ByValue)
Accept wildcard characters: False

-Encoding

The Encoding to use.

Type: Object
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: 2
Default value: Default
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.

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