📖 Why You Need a Strong Password
Weak passwords are the most common cause of account hacking. A simple 8-character password using only letters can be cracked in minutes using brute force attacks. A strong 16-character password with mixed characters would take billions of years to crack.
🔐 What Makes a Password Strong?
- Length — Minimum 12 characters, ideally 16 or more
- Complexity — Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Randomness — No dictionary words, names, or predictable patterns
- Uniqueness — Different password for every account
⏱ How Long to Crack a Password?
- 8 characters, letters only — A few minutes
- 8 characters, mixed — A few days
- 12 characters, mixed — Thousands of years
- 16 characters, mixed — Billions of years
🛡 Password Security Best Practices
- Use a different password for every website and app
- Use a password manager like Bitwarden (free) or LastPass to remember passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible
- Never use personal information like your name, birthday, or phone number
- Change your passwords if you suspect a breach
- Check haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email has been in a data breach
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are the generated passwords stored anywhere?
No. Passwords are generated using your browser's built-in Web Crypto API (crypto.getRandomValues). Nothing is sent to any server. Each password exists only in your browser and disappears when you leave the page.
How random are these passwords?
Passwords are generated using the Web Crypto API which provides cryptographically secure random numbers — the same standard used in security applications and SSL certificates. They are truly random and unpredictable.
What length should I choose?
For most accounts, 16 characters with all character types is more than sufficient. For critical accounts like banking and email, use 20+ characters.
Should I use symbols in passwords?
Yes, if the website allows it. Symbols dramatically increase password strength. However, some older systems do not accept certain symbols — in that case, increase the length instead.