How to Create Strong Passwords

Protect your accounts with better passwords.

~15s

String random words: "Purple-Elephant-Plays-Tennis." Long and memorable.

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Different password for each important account.

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Apple Keychain, Google Passwords, or 1Password save and fill them for you.

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