Why Strong Passwords Are Essential
Weak passwords are the most common entry point for cybercriminals. Security agencies worldwide report millions of compromised accounts every year – in most cases due to simple or reused passwords.
The most common password mistakes:
- Using your own name or birthday
- Short passwords with fewer than 8 characters
- Using the same password for multiple services
- Passwords like "123456", "password" or "qwerty"
A 12-character password combining uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters would take over 120,000 years to crack with a modern brute-force attack.
How the Better Password Generator Works
The generator runs exclusively in your browser – on your computer or smartphone. That means:
- No server transmission: Your password never leaves your device.
- Cryptographically random: Characters are selected using the Web Crypto API – the same standard used in professional security software.
- No data storage: All input is automatically cleared when you leave the page.
- Customizable: You choose the length, character types, and how many passwords to generate.
Step by Step
- Select desired password length (recommended: at least 16 characters)
- Enable character types: lowercase, uppercase, numbers, special characters
- Click "Generate Password"
- Copy the password or download as CSV
Characteristics of a Secure Password
- Minimum 12 characters (16+ recommended)
- Uppercase and lowercase letters
- Numbers and special characters
- No reference to personal data
- No dictionary words
- Unique password for every service
Benefits of the Generator
- Fully client-side
- Cryptographically random (Web Crypto API)
- No data is stored
- Up to 100 passwords at once
- CSV export available
- Free & no registration required
Generator Options
Password length: The longer, the stronger. From 16 characters, a password is protected even against future computing power.
Character sets: Lowercase (a–z), uppercase (A–Z), numbers (0–9) and special characters (!@#$%^&*) – each enabled group significantly increases entropy.
Multiple passwords at once: Practical for IT administrators or when setting up multiple accounts.
Why a Password Manager Makes Sense
A password generator solves the problem of creating passwords – but how do you keep track of dozens of unique passwords? The answer: a password manager. These apps store all passwords encrypted in one secure place. You only need to remember one single master password.
Recommended password managers: Bitwarden (open source, free), KeePassXC (local, no cloud required) and 1Password (commercial, most user-friendly).
Additional Protection for Your Accounts
A strong password is the first step. For maximum security, we recommend:
- Two-factor authentication (2FA): Even if your password is stolen, your account stays protected.
- Act immediately on known data breaches (check haveibeenpwned.com)
- Use different passwords for email, banking and social networks
- Avoid password hints: never use real information as a hint