Create Strong Passwords
Quick, practical advice you can apply today.
- Use 12+ characters; 16–24 is better.
- Mix lower/upper, numbers and symbols.
- Avoid names, dates, keyboard patterns and quotes.
- Use a unique password per site; never reuse.
- Store them in a password manager; enable MFA.
Common 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.