About Password Strength checker
This password checker does not collect, store, or transmit information.
What is a strong password?
The strength of a password depends on the different types of characters that you use, the overall length of the password,
and whether the password can be found in a dictionary.
A good strong password should be at least 14 characters long.
How to create strong passwords?
Keys to password strength: length and complexity
An ideal password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers.
- Whenever possible, use at least 14 characters or more.
- The greater the variety of characters in your password, the better.
- Use the entire keyboard, not just the letters and characters you use or see most often.
How to create a strong password you can remember?
There are many ways to create a long, complex password.
Here is one way that may make remembering it easier:
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What to do
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Suggestion
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Example
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| Start with a sentence or two (about 10 words total). |
Think of something meaningful to you. |
Long and complex passwords are safest. I keep mine secret.
(10 words)
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| Turn your sentences into a row of letters. |
Use the first letter of each word. |
lacpasikms (10 characters) |
| Add complexity. |
Make only the letters in the first half of the alphabet uppercase. |
lACpAsIKMs (10 characters) |
| Add length with numbers. |
Put two numbers that are meaningful to you between the two sentences. |
lACpAs56IKMs (12 characters) |
| Add length with punctuation. |
Put a punctuation mark at the beginning. |
?lACpAs56IKMs (13 characters) |
| Add length with symbols. |
Put a symbol at the end. |
?lACpAs56IKMs" (14 characters) |
Tips to help keep your passwords secret
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Avoid creating passwords using:
- Dictionary words in any language. Words in all languages are vulnerable.
- Words spelled backwards, common misspellings, and abbreviations. Words in all languages are vulnerable.
- Sequences or repeated characters. Examples: 12345678, 222222, abcdefg, or adjacent letters on your keyboard (qwerty).
- Personal information like your name, birthday, driver's license, passport number, or similar information.
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Treat your passwords with as much care as you treat the information that they protect.
- Use strong passwords to log on to your computer and to any site where you enter your credit card number, or any financial or personal information—including social networking sites.
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Never provide your password over e-mail or in response to an e-mail request.
- Internet "phishing" scams use fraudulent e-mail messages to entice you to reveal your user names and passwords, steal your identity, and more. Learn more about phishing scams and how to deal with online fraud.
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Do not type passwords on computers that you do not control
- Computers such as those in Internet cafes, computer labs, kiosk systems, conferences, and airport lounges should be considered unsafe for any personal use other than anonymous Internet browsing.
- Cyber criminals can purchase keystroke logging devices which gather information typed on a computer, including passwords.
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Don't reveal passwords to others
- Keep your passwords hidden from friends or family members (especially children) who could pass them on to other, less trustworthy individuals.
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Protect any recorded passwords
- Don't store passwords on a file in your computer, because criminals will look there first.
- Keep your record of the passwords you use in a safe, secure place.
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Use more than one password
- Use different passwords for different Web sites and services.
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