How long should a password be?
For normal online accounts, 16 random characters are more than enough. For your email account, online banking and the master password of your password manager, 20 characters or more are recommended. Every extra character multiplies the time an attacker needs to try all combinations.
And how am I supposed to remember it?
You aren’t. Random passwords are meant to be stored in a password manager. Then you only need to remember one long master password. What to look for when choosing one is explained in our guide Choosing the right password manager.
Frequently asked questions: Password Generator
Is the password generator safe?
Yes. Passwords are created with your browser’s cryptographic random number generator and are neither sent nor stored.
How long should a generated password be?
For normal accounts, 16 characters are enough. For email, online banking and the master password of a password manager, 20 characters or more are recommended.
How do I remember a random password?
Ideally you don’t: store it in a password manager. Then you only need to remember one long master password.