How to create a strong password

When setting a password for anything online, it’s important to make sure it is strong and secure. This also goes for your Wi-Fi password to ensure no one is able to easily log into your network.

Here are some things to consider when setting a password:

1. Length – Use at least 12 characters – 14 or more is even better.
2. Complexity – Include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (e.g., @, #, $, *).
3. Uniqueness – Never reuse previous passwords or share passwords across different accounts. Each password should be unique.
4. Avoidance – Stay away from personal info (like birthdays or pet names), dictionary words, or easy patterns like 123456 or qwerty.
5. Randomness – Use a password manager or random password generators to create complex and unpredictable passwords.
6. Memorability – Consider using a passphrase – a string of unrelated words or a sentence that’s easy for you to remember, but hard for others to guess.

Some examples of strong passwords are below:

1. OceanDrift22+Pine^ – (Passphrase combining unrelated terms and symbols)
2. 5OwlsSing@Midnight – (Passphrase with numbers and symbols)
3. L1sa’sB!rthd@y1988 – (Memorable phrase with symbols)

The only thing to consider is that you’ll have to make sure that you remember the password. Make a note of it somewhere safe if needed.

For more information on this topic, check out our “How to create a strong password” blog post.