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Use our free passphrase generator tool to create long, random passphrases that are difficult for cybercriminals to crack.
Most accounts get hacked not because criminals are clever, but because people pick passwords that are easy to guess. A random passphrase solves that problem — and it's simpler than you'd expect.
A computer can try millions of passwords every second. But with six random words, there are so many possible combinations that it would take longer than the age of the universe to guess yours. A string of symbols like "P@ssw0rd!" doesn't come close to that level of protection.
Six random words are surprisingly easy to picture in your head. Your brain naturally turns words into little stories and images. "volcano silent copper dagger bloom fence" sticks in your memory in a way that "v0lt@g3#7!" never could.
This generator picks words the same way you'd roll dice — completely at random, with no hidden patterns. That means there's no way for anyone to predict what your passphrase will be, even if they know how the tool works.
Everything happens right in your browser — nothing is ever sent to us or anyone else. We never see your passphrase, we don't store it, and there's no account to create. Close the tab and it's gone.
Generating a strong passphrase is step one. Here are a few simple habits that will keep you protected for the long haul.
Six words is the sweet spot — strong enough to be practically uncrackable, short enough to type without frustration. If you want extra peace of mind, just slide the word count up. Every word you add makes it dramatically harder to guess.
When people try to think up a "random" phrase, they almost always lean on things familiar to them — a favorite place, a pet's name, a line from a song. That's not random, and criminals know to try those kinds of guesses first. The generator on this page picks words in a way your brain simply can't replicate.
If you use the same passphrase everywhere and one website gets hacked, criminals will try that same password on your email, your bank, and everywhere else. One passphrase per account means one breach can't become many.
Nobody expects you to memorize a different passphrase for every website — that's what password managers are for. They lock everything up safely and type your passwords for you. Writing them on paper or saving them in a notes app leaves you much more exposed.
Two-step sign-in (sometimes called two-factor authentication) means that even if someone gets hold of your passphrase, they still can't get into your account without a second check — usually a code sent to your phone. It's one of the easiest ways to add a big extra layer of protection.
Real companies — your bank, your email provider, tech support — will never ask for your password. Ever. If someone asks for it by phone, email, or chat, it's a scam. Hang up or close the window.
You shouldn't have to choose between strong passwords and ones you can actually remember. The good news is you don't have to — that's exactly what a password manager is for.
Think of a password manager as a secure safe that lives on your phone or computer. You store all your passwords inside it, lock it with one strong master passphrase that only you know, and it handles everything else from there. When you visit a website, it fills in your username and password for you automatically — no memorizing, no sticky notes.
A good password manager will:
1Password
Easy to use on any device — iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows. Great for families because you can share passwords safely with people you trust, without revealing them in plain text.
Bitwarden
Free to use and built in the open, so outside experts can check that it's doing what it promises. A great pick if you're on a budget or just want to get started without paying anything.
Dashlane
Includes everything a password manager should do, plus extras like a built-in tool that checks whether your info has shown up anywhere it shouldn't. Good if you want one app that covers all the bases.
Keeper
A straightforward, well-regarded app that works on every device and is especially popular with families. Simple to set up, easy to share passwords with people you trust, and strong on security.
We'll be publishing full reviews of each of these soon. In the meantime, any one of them is a huge improvement over using the same password everywhere.