Password Generator

Generate secure passwords with customizable options for maximum security

Password Settings

Password Length: 12

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Include Character Types:

Uppercase Letters (A-Z) Lowercase Letters (a-z) Numbers (0-9) Symbols (!@#$%^&*)

Additional Options:

Exclude Ambiguous Characters (0, O, l, 1, I) No Repeating Characters

Custom Characters (optional): Additional characters to include in the password

Generated Password

Click "Generate Password" to create a secure password

Password Strength:

Password Analysis

Length: -

Character Types: -

Entropy: -

Time to Crack: -

Quick Presets

Password Security Best Practices

Strong passwords are your first line of defense against unauthorized access to your accounts and personal information. Understanding password security principles helps protect your digital identity and sensitive data.

What Makes a Strong Password?

Length Matters Most: Passwords should be at least 12 characters long. Each additional character exponentially increases cracking difficulty. A 16+ character password is ideal for sensitive accounts.
Character Variety: Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. This increases the possible combinations from 26 (letters only) to 94+ characters.
Avoid Common Patterns: Don't use dictionary words, common phrases, keyboard patterns (qwerty, 123456), or personal information (birthdays, names, addresses).
Unpredictability: Random passwords are harder to crack than memorable but predictable ones. Use a password manager to store complex passwords securely.
Unique for Each Account: Never reuse passwords across different accounts. If one account is compromised, others remain secure.

Understanding Password Entropy:

Password entropy measures the randomness and unpredictability of a password. Higher entropy means stronger security. Entropy is calculated based on the character pool size and password length. For example:

8-character password with lowercase only: ~37.6 bits (weak - can be cracked in seconds)
12-character password with mixed case and numbers: ~71.4 bits (moderate - days to crack)
16-character password with all character types: ~105.5 bits (strong - years to crack)
20-character password with all character types: ~131.9 bits (very strong - centuries to crack)

Common Password Attacks:

Brute Force: Attackers try every possible character combination. Longer, more complex passwords exponentially increase the time required.

Dictionary Attacks: Uses lists of common words and phrases. Avoid dictionary words, even with simple modifications like "P@ssw0rd."

Credential Stuffing: Uses stolen username/password pairs from data breaches. Unique passwords for each account prevent this.

Social Engineering: Attackers trick you into revealing passwords. Never share passwords via email, phone, or messages.

Password Management Tips:

Use a Password Manager: Store all passwords in an encrypted password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass. Remember one strong master password to access all others.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add an extra security layer using authenticator apps, SMS codes, or hardware keys. Even if passwords are compromised, accounts stay protected.
Regular Updates: Change passwords periodically, especially for sensitive accounts like banking, email, and work systems. Update immediately if a breach is suspected.
Monitor for Breaches: Use services like Have I Been Pwned to check if your accounts were compromised in data breaches.
Avoid Saving in Browsers: While convenient, browser-saved passwords can be vulnerable if your device is compromised. Use dedicated password managers instead.

Recommended Password Strategies:

Passphrase Method: Use 4-5 random, unrelated words separated by special characters (e.g., "Sunset$Bicycle!Mountain@Coffee"). Easy to remember, hard to crack.

Random Generation: Let a password generator create completely random passwords, then store them in a password manager. Provides maximum security.

Tiered Approach: Use maximum security (20+ chars) for financial/work accounts, strong passwords (16+ chars) for important services, and moderate passwords (12+ chars) for low-risk accounts.

When to Use Different Password Types:

Maximum Security (24+ chars): Banking, cryptocurrency wallets, password manager master password, work VPN, email accounts
Strong (16 chars): Social media, cloud storage, e-commerce, work applications, professional accounts
Standard (12 chars): Forums, newsletters, low-risk websites, testing accounts
PINs (4-6 digits): Mobile device locks, ATM cards - but always prefer longer passwords when available
Memorable (8-10 chars, no symbols): Accounts you must type frequently on shared/public devices, but still enable 2FA