Password Generator: Create Strong Random Passwords Instantly
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Password Generator
“123456,” “password,” “qwerty” — the world’s most commonly used passwords. A hacker can crack any of these in under a second. Generate a genuinely strong password right now.
Password Generator
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Strong — 103 bits
Password Strength Guide
| Strength | Length | Composition | Crack Time (brute force) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very weak | ≤6 chars | Numbers only | Instant |
| Weak | 8 chars | Lowercase only | Minutes |
| Fair | 10 chars | Upper + lower + numbers | Months |
| Strong | 12 chars | Upper + lower + numbers + special | Years |
| Very strong | 16+ chars | All character types + random | Centuries+ |
Password Security Principles
| Principle | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Unique per site | One breach exposes everything if reused |
| 12+ characters | Minimum 12 chars; 16+ for sensitive accounts |
| Rotate periodically | Change important account passwords every 6 months |
| Use a password manager | 1Password, Bitwarden, KeePass, etc. |
| Enable 2FA | Authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator) over SMS |
What to Avoid
- Name, birthdate, phone number
- Sequential numbers/letters: 1234, abcd
- Keyboard patterns: qwerty, asdf
- Simple word + number: password123
- Reusing previous passwords
This generator runs entirely in-browser. Generated passwords are never sent to or stored on any server. Copy your password immediately and store it in a secure location.
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