How do I Choose a Strong Password?

Best Practice for Creating Strong Passwords

Do Not Do the Following:

  • Never use only numbers or words in a password.
  • Do Not Use Recognizable Words
  • Do Not Use Words in Foreign Languages
  • Do Not Use Personal Information (If the attacker knows your identity, the task of deducing your password becomes easier.)
  • Do Not Invert Recognizable Words ( Good password checkers always reverse common word, so inverting a bad password does not make it any more secure.)

Do the Following:

  • Make the Password At Least Eight Characters Long
  • Mix Upper and Lower Case Letters
  • Include Non-Alphanumeric Characters
  • Pick a Password You Can Remember