how to make a strong password

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To make a strong password, follow these key guidelines:

  1. Make it long — ideally at least 12 to 16 characters or more.
  2. Use a mixture of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (like !, @, #, ?).
  3. Avoid common words, predictable patterns, and personal information like names, birthdays, or pets' names.
  4. Use unique passwords for each account — never reuse passwords.
  5. Consider using mnemonic devices or passphrases (a string of random but memorable words) to make passwords easier to remember.
  6. Change passwords regularly and do not write them down or share them.

Example techniques include turning a memorable phrase into a mixed case password with numbers and symbols (e.g., "Let’s have dinner at 8:00 p.m." becomes "Lhd@800pm"), or using random words like "Blue Tiger Pizza Rainbow" as a passphrase. For best practice, use a password manager to generate and store complex, unique passwords for each account while remembering just one master password.