Why Password Security Matters 🔐

Passwords are the first line of defense against unauthorized access. A weak password can lead to:

  • 🚨 Data breaches
  • 📉 Identity theft
  • 🧱 System compromise

Always use unique, complex passwords for different accounts. Avoid reusing passwords across platforms!

How to Create Strong Passwords 📝

  1. Length > 12 characters
    • Example: 7z$9K!p@2qLm (contains numbers, symbols, uppercase, and lowercase)
  2. Avoid common patterns
    • ❌ password123 or qwertyuiop
  3. Use passphrases
    • ✅ PurpleTigersEatBananas! (easier to remember, harder to crack)
  4. Generate with tools
    Password Generator
    [Try our password generator](/tools/password-generator) for secure random passwords.

Password Managers 🔒

Use a password manager to:

  • 🔐 Store encrypted passwords
  • 🔄 Auto-fill login forms
  • 🔄 Generate unique passwords for each site

Popular tools include Bitwarden and 1Password.

Password Manager

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 📱

Enable MFA for critical accounts:

  1. Something you know (e.g., password)
  2. Something you have (e.g., smartphone)
  3. Something you are (e.g., biometrics)
MFA Flow
[Learn more about MFA setup](/en/guides/mfa-setup)

Common Security Mistakes ⚠️

  • 🔐 Using the same password for multiple accounts
  • 📱 Sharing passwords via unsecure channels
  • ⏳ Delaying password changes after a breach
Security Mistakes
For deeper insights, check our [Password Security FAQ](/en/faqs/password-security) page.