Create Strong Passwords

Quick, practical advice you can apply today.

  1. Use 12+ characters; 16–24 is better.
  2. Mix lower/upper, numbers and symbols.
  3. Avoid names, dates, keyboard patterns and quotes.
  4. Use a unique password per site; never reuse.
  5. Store them in a password manager; enable MFA.

Frequently asked questions

What length should I use?
12+ for general accounts, 16+ for critical ones.
Do I need symbols?
Symbols raise entropy but length matters more. If symbols are blocked, increase length.
What does the Strong Password Guide do?
Learn practical password rules and open the KitBeam generator to create a unique random password.
How should I interpret a Strong Password Guide result?
Read the displayed labels and validation messages together, then verify important findings against the original source. The result is a practical aid, not proof beyond the data it can inspect.
What can affect the Strong Password Guide result?
Predictable phrases, reused credentials, insecure storage, and weak recovery methods can undermine an otherwise long password.
Where can I learn more about using the Strong Password Guide?
Read “How to Create and Evaluate Strong Passwords” for a practical workflow, limitations, and checks to make after using the tool.