Practical password advice that actually works — no pseudo-science, no "change it every 90 days" nonsense.
What makes a password strong
Length beats complexity. A 16-character passphrase of random words is stronger than an 8-character password with symbols.
The passphrase method
Pick four random words. Add a number and a symbol. "correct-horse-8-battery!" would take centuries to brute force and is easy to type.
The rule you must follow
Never reuse passwords across sites. A breach on one site should never give attackers access to your email, bank or social accounts.
Use a password manager
Bitwarden, 1Password and Dashlane all have free tiers. A manager lets you use a different random password on every site.
Generate strong passwords
Use our free Password Generator to create cryptographically random passwords.