Secure Password Generator

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

A strong password is long and complex, making it difficult for attackers to guess. Key characteristics include:

• Length: At least 12 characters, but longer is better. Our "Super Strong Password" generator creates passwords of 26 characters or more.
• Complexity: A mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (e.g., !@#$%).
• Unpredictability: Avoids common words, phrases, or personal information (like birthdays or names).

An example of a strong password from our generator might look like this: Tr0u&badour!7#

What is the difference between a Passphrase and a Password?

The main difference lies in their structure and how they are remembered.

• Passwords are typically shorter strings of characters, often requiring a complex mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Their security comes from this complexity, but it can make them hard to remember.
• Passphrases consist of a sequence of words, like a short sentence. They are easier to remember than complex passwords. Their security comes from their length; a four or five-word passphrase can be even more secure than a short, complex password.

How to create a strong passphrase?

A strong passphrase is both memorable and secure. Here are some tips for creating one:

• Use Multiple Words: Aim for at least four random, unrelated words. The more words, the stronger the passphrase.
• Add Separators: Use spaces, hyphens, or other symbols between words to increase complexity.
• Mix Cases: Capitalize some words or letters randomly.

Examples of strong passphrases:

• Correct-Horse-Battery-Staple
• tree car river house
• Singing#Mountain!Whisper2
• Vivid!Jungle$Parrot9
• blue ocean waves crashing
• Quantum-Leap_Cosmic-Drift
• silentForestWalkingStick
• Mountain^Echoes&River*Flows
• four-sleepy-cats-knitting
• DigitalFortress_CyberDragon3

What is a PIN code?

A PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a short, numeric code used to verify your identity. Unlike passwords, PINs only contain numbers (0-9). They are commonly used for quick access to devices like phones, for ATM transactions, and other services where fast authentication is needed. While convenient, their short length and limited character set make them less secure than a strong password or passphrase.