🔐 Password Generator

Create Strong, Secure Passwords

In today's digital world, strong passwords are your first line of defense against cyber attacks. Weak passwords are responsible for over 80% of data breaches. This password generator creates cryptographically secure, random passwords that are nearly impossible to guess or crack through brute force attacks. All passwords are generated locally in your browser - they never leave your device.

What Makes a Strong Password?

• Length: Longer passwords are exponentially harder to crack. Aim for at least 12-16 characters, with 20+ for high-security accounts
• Complexity: Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols to increase possible combinations
• Randomness: Avoid dictionary words, personal information, or predictable patterns
• Uniqueness: Use a different password for every account - one breach shouldn't compromise all your accounts

Password Strength Explained

Weak Passwords: Short, simple, or based on personal information. Can be cracked in seconds to minutes.

Moderate Passwords: 8-12 characters with mixed character types. May take hours to days to crack.

Strong Passwords: 12-16+ characters with full character variety. Can take years to crack with current technology.

Very Strong Passwords: 20+ characters with full complexity. Practically uncrackable with current computing power.

Common Password Mistakes

• Using Personal Information: Names, birthdays, addresses are easily guessed or found online
• Reusing Passwords: One data breach can compromise all your accounts if you reuse passwords
• Simple Patterns: "Password123" or "qwerty" are among the most common and weakest passwords
• Short Passwords: Even complex 8-character passwords can be cracked relatively quickly
• Writing Down Passwords: Physical notes can be lost or stolen - use a password manager instead

Best Practices for Password Security

Use a Password Manager: Store all your passwords in an encrypted password manager. You only need to remember one master password.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security beyond just passwords. Even if someone gets your password, they can't access your account.

Update Regularly: Change passwords periodically, especially for sensitive accounts like banking or email.

Check for Breaches: Use services like "Have I Been Pwned" to see if your email has been involved in data breaches.

Don't Share Passwords: Never share passwords with others, even trusted friends or family members.

Password Length vs. Complexity

Length is more important than complexity. A 20-character password using only lowercase letters is stronger than an 8-character password with all character types. However, combining length AND complexity creates the strongest passwords. This generator lets you customize both length and character types to meet your needs.

How This Generator Works

This password generator uses cryptographically secure random number generation to create truly random passwords. All generation happens locally in your browser - your passwords are never transmitted over the internet or stored on our servers. You can customize:

• Length: From 4 to 128 characters
• Character Types: Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols, and special characters
• Exclusions: Option to exclude similar-looking characters (0, O, I, l) to avoid confusion

Important Security Notes

Always use unique passwords for each account. If one service is breached, your other accounts remain safe. Consider using a password manager to securely store and manage all your passwords. This generator creates secure passwords, but you're responsible for keeping them safe. Never share passwords or store them in unencrypted files. For maximum security, combine strong passwords with two-factor authentication whenever possible.