Password Generator

Our password generation process:

1. You select your desired length and character sets
2. The browser creates a cryptographically secure random seed
3. We build a character pool from your selected sets
4. For each character position:
   • Generate a secure random number
   • Map it to a character in your pool
   • Add it to your password
5. The completed password displays in your browser

Key technical details:

• Uses window.crypto.getRandomValues() for true randomness
• No server communication - everything happens locally
• No tracking or logging of generated passwords
• Open source code you can inspect

Create secure passwords by:

1. Using at least 12 characters (longer is better)
2. Including uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols
3. Avoiding personal information (names, birthdays, etc.)
4. Using completely random combinations (no dictionary words)
5. Never reusing passwords across different sites

Our password generator automates all these best practices to create strong passwords instantly.

The 8 4 rule is a basic guideline that recommends:

• Minimum 8 characters in length
• Include 4 character types:
  • Uppercase letters (A-Z)
  • Lowercase letters (a-z)
  • Numbers (0-9)
  • Special symbols (!@#$%^&* etc.)

While this rule is better than nothing, we recommend using at least 12 characters for better security. The passwords generated by our tool follow and exceed these recommendations.

We recommend these password managers:

Look for these security features when choosing: zero-knowledge encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular independent security audits.

Using a password generator provides several key benefits:

• True randomness: Humans are terrible at creating random passwords - we tend to use patterns and predictable substitutions
• Proper complexity: Automatically includes the right mix of character types
• Optimal length: Creates passwords of sufficient length (we recommend 15+ characters)
• No personal bias: Eliminates the temptation to use personal information
• Time savings: Generates strong passwords instantly
• Unique passwords: Makes it easy to create different passwords for every account

Studies show that human-created passwords, even when people try to make them complex, are much easier to crack than randomly generated ones.

Password strength depends on three key factors:

1. Length: The longer the password, the better. Each additional character exponentially increases the possible combinations.
   • 8 characters = 6.6 quadrillion possible combinations
   • 12 characters = 95 sextillion possible combinations
   • 16 characters = 8.7 octillion possible combinations
2. Complexity: Using multiple character types dramatically increases strength:
   • Lowercase only (26 options per character)
   • + Uppercase (52 options)
   • + Numbers (62 options)
   • + Symbols (~90+ options)
3. Randomness: No predictable patterns, sequences, or dictionary words

Our generator optimizes all three factors automatically to create passwords that would take billions of years to crack with current technology.

Reputable password generators like ours are completely safe when they follow these principles:

• Client-side operation: All generation happens in your browser - passwords never touch our servers
• No storage: We don't store or log any generated passwords
• Cryptographic randomness: Uses proper randomization methods)
• Transparency: Code is open for inspection (view source on this page)
• No tracking: We don't track which passwords you generate

Unlike some online generators that send your passwords to their servers, our tool works entirely locally in your browser for maximum security.

According to annual security reports, these are the most compromised passwords you should NEVER use:

1. 123456
2. password
3. 123456789
4. 12345
5. 12345678
6. qwerty
7. 1234567
8. 111111
9. 123123
10. abc123

Other terrible passwords: "admin", "welcome", "sunshine", "iloveyou", and any variation of these with simple numbers or symbols added. These are the first passwords hackers try during brute force attacks.

Comparison of passwords and passphrases:

For most users, we recommend using random passwords stored in a password manager for important accounts, and passphrases only for accounts you must memorize (like your password manager master password).

Follow these password best practices for optimal security:

1. Uniqueness: Never reuse passwords across different sites/services
2. Generation: Use a random generator (like this one) for all passwords
3. Length: Minimum 12 characters, 16+ for important accounts
4. Storage: Use a reputable password manager to store them
5. 2FA: Enable two-factor authentication wherever available
6. Breach response: Change passwords immediately after a service breach
7. Sharing: Never share passwords via email/text/unencrypted channels
8. Updates: Change critical passwords periodically (every 6-12 months)
9. Phishing: Be wary of fake login pages - always check URLs
10. Backup: Keep secure backups of your password manager data

Following these practices will protect you against >99% of common password-related attacks.