Question 1

What password length is best?

Accepted Answer

We recommend at least 16 characters with a mix of types (e.g., K9$mPq7@vL2bN8wR). Complexity increases exponentially with length.

Question 2

Are passphrases secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Selecting 6 random words from a list of ~7,776 provides about 77 bits of entropy, making them easy to remember and resistant to brute-force.

Question 3

Does this tool store generated passwords?

Accepted Answer

No. All generation happens locally via the browser's Web Crypto API. No data is sent to or recorded on our servers.

Question 4

Are there characters I should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Some sites may reject symbols like $, &, ', <, > due to escaping issues. You can exclude them in the options if necessary.

Question 5

Should I change my passwords periodically?

Accepted Answer

Per NIST guidelines (2017+), it is more important to use strong, unique passwords and 2FA, changing them only if a breach is suspected.

Length	Character Type	Entropy	Time to Crack
8 chars	Lowercase only	38 bits	7 hours
8 chars	Alphanumeric + Special	53 bits	9 months
12 chars	Alphanumeric + Special	79 bits	1.2x10¹³ years
16 chars	Alphanumeric + Special	105 bits	10⁹x age of universe
6 words	Diceware (English)	77 bits	3x10¹² years

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