Why Your Current Password Is Probably Weak
Be honest. Is your password one of these?
These passwords can be cracked in seconds by modern computers. Not minutes — seconds. Hackers use programmes that try millions of combinations automatically.
What Makes a Password Actually Strong?
There are two things that matter most:
1. Length
Every character you add makes your password exponentially harder to crack.
| Password Length | Time to Crack |
|---|---|
| 6 characters | Less than 1 second |
| 8 characters | A few minutes |
| 12 characters | Several years |
| 16 characters | Millions of years |
| 20 characters | Practically impossible |
2. Character Variety
Using only lowercase letters means fewer possible combinations. Mix it up:
A 16-character password using all four types has more possible combinations than there are atoms in your body.
What to Avoid
The Easiest Solution: Use a Password Generator
You do not need to invent a strong password yourself. Our Password Generator creates a cryptographically secure random password in one click.
You can choose:
The generator uses your browser's built-in security chip to create randomness — the same technology used by banks and governments. Your password is never sent anywhere. It is generated entirely on your device.
What to Do With Strong Passwords
Strong passwords are hard to remember — that is intentional. Use a password manager (like Bitwarden, which is free) to store them. You only need to remember one master password, and the manager handles the rest.
Create a new strong password right now with our Password Generator. It takes three seconds.