Password Generator
Generate cryptographically secure pseudo-random passwords using browser-native Web Crypto API.
Introduction
Create a strong, random password in seconds. Choose your length and character types below, then generate a secure password ready to use for any account.
This free password generator helps you avoid weak, reused, or predictable passwords.— one of the most common causes of account breaches.
How to Use
- Choose which character types to include: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. You can also enable Exclude Ambiguous Characters to avoid confusing characters such as
I,l,1,O, and0
For stronger security, keep all four character types enabled and use the maximum length your account allows.
What Makes a Password Strong
A strong password is long, random, and unpredictable. Two things matter most:
- Length — longer passwords are exponentially harder to guess or crack.
- Randomness — mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols avoids predictable patterns.
Attackers often use brute-force methods, testing many combinations automatically. A short or predictable password (like a name or common word) can be cracked quickly, while a long, random one takes far longer to break.
Is It Safe to Use an Online Password Generator?
The way generated passwords are handled depends on the specific tool. Check the site’s privacy policy for details before using a generated password for an important account.
Regardless of which generator you use, avoid reusing a generated password across multiple accounts, and store it in a password manager rather than writing it down in plain text.
Password Best Practices
Use a unique password for every account — never reuse the same one. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it’s available for an extra layer of protection. A password manager can help you store and autofill unique passwords without needing to remember each one.
Limitations
This tool generates a password for you. Password storage and management are handled separately, so consider using a password manager to store unique passwords securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a password strong?
Length and randomness. A strong password combines uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols in an unpredictable order, and is long enough to resist automated guessing attempts.
How long should a password be?
Longer is generally stronger. Where possible, use the maximum length your account allows — this generator supports up to 32 characters.
Should I include symbols and numbers in my password?
Yes. Combining letters, numbers, and symbols increases the number of possible combinations, making your password significantly harder to guess or crack.
Can a random password be hacked?
Any password can theoretically be cracked given enough time and computing power, but a long, random password with mixed character types takes dramatically longer to break than a short or predictable one.
What’s the difference between a password generator and a password manager?
A password generator creates a new random password. A password manager stores your passwords securely and can autofill them for you across sites and apps.
Are generated passwords stored anywhere?
Check the site’s privacy policy for details about how generated passwords are handled. As a general precaution, avoid reusing any generated password across multiple accounts.
Summary
A strong password is your first line of defense for any account. Use the generator above to create a random, secure password in seconds — then pair it with a password manager and 2FA for even better protection.