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Password Generator

Create strong, random passwords you can trust.

 
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When to use it

Use the password generator whenever you create a new account, change a password after a data breach, or set up a Wi-Fi network, router or shared login. People are bad at inventing random passwords: we reuse words, names and dates that attackers try first. A generated password has no pattern to guess. Combine it with a password manager so you never need to remember it.

How to generate a password

  1. A password is ready as soon as the page opens, shown at the top with its strength (for example “Very strong · 103 bits”).
  2. Drag the Length slider (6 to 64 characters). A new password appears as you move it.
  3. Under Include, choose which characters to use: Uppercase (A–Z), Lowercase (a–z), Numbers (0–9) and Symbols (!@#$…).
  4. Tick Avoid look-alikes (0/O, 1/l/I) if the password will be read or typed by hand.
  5. Press the refresh button for a new one, then Copy password and paste it where you need it.

The generator always includes at least one character from every type you selected, which satisfies most sites’ password rules.

A worked example

Your bank asks for a new password of 12 to 20 characters with upper and lower case, a number and a symbol. Set Length to 18 and keep all four boxes ticked. You get something like p7#Vr!Kx2m@Qe9Lz;w, rated very strong at about 116 bits. Copy it into your password manager first, then into the bank’s form.

Tips for strong, usable passwords

  • Use a password manager to save each password. Then length costs you nothing.
  • Never reuse a password. When one site is breached, attackers try the same email and password everywhere else.
  • Turn on two-step verification for important accounts; it protects you even if a password leaks.
  • Some sites limit symbols. If one is rejected, untick Symbols and add 4 to the length to keep the strength.

Common mistakes

  • Shortening the password to make it memorable. Let the manager remember it instead.
  • Saving it in a note or email before it’s in your manager; that’s an easy place for it to leak.
  • Changing a character “to make it yours”. Small edits don’t help and may weaken the randomness.
  • Sending passwords over chat. If you must share one, use your manager’s sharing feature.

Private by design

The password is generated on your device and is never sent, logged or stored. This page also loads no advertising or tracking scripts.

Test how a password would hold up with the Password Strength Checker, or share a Wi-Fi password easily with a QR Code Generator Wi-Fi code.

Frequently asked questions

Are the passwords really random?

Yes. They come from your browser's cryptographically secure random number generator, the same source used for encryption keys, and every character is chosen without bias.

Is the password sent or saved anywhere?

No. It's created on your device and only exists on this page until you copy it. This page loads no ads or tracking scripts, and nothing is stored.

How long should my password be?

At least 12 characters for everyday accounts, and 16 or more for email, banking and your password manager. Each extra character multiplies the number of possible passwords by up to 87.

What does "Avoid look-alikes" do?

It leaves out characters that are easy to confuse, such as 0 and O or 1, l and I. Use it when you might need to read or type the password by hand, for example a Wi-Fi password.

What do the "bits" mean?

Bits measure how many guesses an attacker would need. Each extra bit doubles the work. 80 bits or more is very strong; the default 16-character password is around 100 bits.

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