Tips for making a strong password

Creation date: 2/14/2024 11:07 AM    Updated: 2/14/2024 11:07 AM   best practices change password tips

Tips for making a strong password:


  1. Use different passwords for all accounts like email and banking to avoid risks if one gets compromised.
    • Tip: If remembering many passwords is hard, try using a password manager.

  1. Make your password longer and more unique by using at least 12 characters, including uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

  1. If you struggle to remember, try:
    • Lyrics, quotes, or passages that are meaningful to you.
    • An abbreviation of a sentence's first letters.

Example: Let's say your favorite song is "Imagine" by John Lennon. You could take the lyric "You may say I'm a dreamer" and turn it into a password like "YmSIad!B3@tl3$" (Do not use this).


  1. Avoid easily guessable passwords:
    • Don't use personal info like nicknames, birthdays, or addresses.
    • Stay away from common words, phrases, or patterns like "password" or "1234".

By following these tips, you can create stronger, more secure passwords.