What makes a password strong?
Three things matter most: length, randomness, and uniqueness. A password of 12-16 random characters is dramatically harder to guess or brute-force than a short, predictable one. Mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols helps, but length is the single biggest factor.
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoid dictionary words, names, birthdays, and simple patterns like "123456" or "qwerty". Never reuse the same password across sites - if one service is breached, attackers will try that password everywhere else. Small tweaks like "Password1!" are also weak, because cracking tools expect them.
The easiest way: generate one
Instead of inventing passwords yourself, generate a long random one and save it in a password manager. You only need to remember one strong master password; the manager handles the rest. Our generator runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is sent anywhere.