Accepting a Variable in C without getting it displayed

In general C language, scanf and gets syntax is used to accept variables of both integer & character type from user,but the value of the variable displays on the screen,while the user types the value.Say,if we have to accept a password from user then,we can't let it displayed on screen,and allow to everyone see the password.So,Is there any syntax available in C that accepts variable of type integer or character without getting it displayed???

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Originally Posted by Diwaker

In general C language, scanf and gets syntax is used to accept variables of both integer & character type from user,but the value of the variable displays on the screen,while the user types the value.Say,if we have to accept a password from user then,we can't let it displayed on screen,and allow to everyone see the password.So,Is there any syntax available in C that accepts variable of type integer or character without getting it displayed???

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Depends on the platform (i.e. it isn't portable). You need to disable echoing in the terminal.

In my opinion try a search to the current forum.
Keyword "password" you will find everything you need.