- How secure are the generated passwords?
- Our password generator uses the browser's cryptographically secure random number generator (crypto.getRandomValues) to ensure truly random and unpredictable passwords. This is the same level of randomness used in cryptographic applications.
- What makes a password strong?
- A strong password typically has: 1) Sufficient length (12+ characters), 2) A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, 3) Numbers, 4) Special characters, 5) No common words or patterns. Our generator lets you customize these elements while ensuring randomness.
- How long should my password be?
- For most purposes, we recommend passwords that are at least 12 characters long. However, for high-security applications, you might want to use 16 or more characters. The longer the password, the harder it is to crack through brute force attempts.
- Are the generated passwords stored anywhere?
- No, all password generation happens entirely in your browser. The passwords are never transmitted over the internet or stored anywhere. Once you leave or refresh the page, the generated password is gone unless you've copied it.
- Why use a password generator?
- Using a password generator helps avoid common human patterns that make passwords predictable. It ensures true randomness and can create passwords that are both strong and unique for each service you use. This is especially important as password-cracking tools become more sophisticated.
- How often should I generate new passwords?
- You should use a unique password for each service and change passwords if there's any suspicion of a breach. However, regularly changing strong, unique passwords isn't necessary unless required by your organization's policy. Using a password manager can help you manage multiple strong passwords.