---
title: "MD5Hex Assertion"
description: "Configure the JMeter MD5Hex Assertion assertions: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/components/md5hex-assertion/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# MD5Hex Assertion

*Part of the **Assertions** category. Also documented in context in the [full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/#md5hex-assertion).*

![MD5Hex Assertion](/images/screenshots/assertion/MD5HexAssertion.png)

The MD5Hex Assertion allows the user to check the MD5 hash of the response data.

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | No | Descriptive name for this element that is shown in the tree. |
| MD5 sum | Yes | 32 hex digits representing the MD5 hash (case not significant) |

## Related

- [Assertions & SLA Validation](/topics/jmeter-assertions-guide/)
- [Full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)
- [Functions and Variables](/user-manual/functions/)