The Window.crypto read-only property returns the Crypto object associated to the global object. This object allows web pages access to certain cryptographic related services.

Syntax

var cryptoObj = window.crypto || window.msCrypto; // for IE 11

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Web Cryptography API
The definition of 'Window.crypto' in that specification.		 Candidate Recommendation Initial definition

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer / Edge Chrome Opera Vivaldi Safari
Basic support 44 (Yes) (Yes) 6 -ms 19 (Yes)
Feature Chrome for Android Firefox Gecko Mobile Firefox OS Internet Explorer / Edge Opera for Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) 2 (Yes) 10 (Yes) 37 (Yes) (Yes)

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