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Good practice

What actually makes a password strong

A short list of what matters most — not the whole security textbook.

  1. Length beats complexity. A longer password is harder to crack than a shorter one full of symbols.

  2. Never reuse a password. One leaked site shouldn't put your other accounts at risk.

  3. Skip the personal details. Names, birthdays, and pet names are the first things guessed.

  4. Use a password manager. You only need to remember one strong password: the one that unlocks the rest.

  5. Turn on two-factor authentication. It stops most account takeovers even if a password leaks.

  6. Rotate after a breach, not on a schedule. Forced monthly changes mostly just lead to weaker passwords.