[Dovecot] Authentication mechanism and Password scheme

Good day! I'm just trying to figure out that my understanding of subject is correct.

So, if I want to store passwords in my database encrypted with SSHA512 scheme, my only choice for Authentication mechanism is plaintext?

Thanks in advance!

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