Create Strong Passwords: A Complete Guide
Learn how to create and manage strong passwords to protect your online accounts from unauthorized access.
What Makes a Password Strong?
- Length - At least 12 characters long
- Complexity - Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Uniqueness - Different from all your other passwords
- Randomness - Not based on personal information
Use a Password Generator
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Password Generator Settings
- Length - Set password length (recommended: 16+ characters)
- Uppercase - Include uppercase letters (A-Z)
- Lowercase - Include lowercase letters (a-z)
- Numbers - Include numbers (0-9)
- Symbols - Include special characters (!@#$%^&*)
Password Strength Levels
- Weak - Easily cracked by hackers
- Medium - Takes some time to crack
- Strong - Requires significant computational power
- Very Strong - Practically uncrackable
Password Management Tips
- Use a password manager to store your passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication when available
- Never share your passwords with anyone
- Change passwords immediately if you suspect a breach
- Use different passwords for different accounts
What to Avoid
- Using personal information like birthdays or names
- Using common words or patterns
- Reusing passwords across accounts
- Writing passwords on sticky notes
- Sharing passwords via email or text