# Hash sha256
> Supported in: Batch, Faster, Streaming
Hashes the input using sha256 hashing algorithm.
**Expression categories:** String
## Declared arguments
* **Expression:** *no description*
*Expression\*
**Output type:** *String*
## Examples
### Example 1: Base case
**Argument values:**
* **Expression:** Hello World!
**Output:** 7f83b1657ff1fc53b92dc18148a1d65dfc2d4b1fa3d677284addd200126d9069
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### Example 2: Null case
**Argument values:**
* **Expression:** `value`
| value | **Output** |
| ----- | ----- |
| *null* | *null* |
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