Password Power
HOW TO CREATE A STRONG PASSWORD
Passwords are like locks that keep our
private information safe. Email, social
networks, and some gaming websites all use
passwords to help protect our private data.
Without a strong password, private
information can be easy for thieves to steal.
There are websites to help you generate
strong passwords, such as
strongpasswordgenerator.com. You should
also follow some tips for creating stronger
passwords.
Eight Tips sure to read the recommendations on a
website for creating a strong password
Tip #1 – do not use any self-identifying whenever setting up a new online account.
facts. Never use your full name, birth date,
Tip #5 – Change your password every few
or address.
months. Put yourself on a schedule for
Tip #2 – Avoid using obvious facts about updating and recreating your passwords.
yourself. Never use information that would
Tip #6 – Create passwords that you will
be easy to guess, such as your nickname or
remember. If you think you will have
your pet’s name.
trouble remembering them, write them
Tip #3 – Make passwords at least eight down and keep them in a safe place.
characters. However, follow the instructions
Tip #7 – Do not enter your passwords into
on a website for password length. Some
your phone. Someone might steal your
websites may require passwords longer
phone or you might lose it.
than eight characters.
Tip #8 – Do not type your passwords in a
Tip #4 – Include a combination of numbers,
public place. People might look over your
symbols, and letters. This will make your
shoulder as you type in your passwords.
passwords as unique as possible. Some
Additionally, if you are in a public place that
websites requite this combination of
offers free Internet access, such as a coffee
characters; Websites may also tell you
shop, people using the same wireless
whether a password is weak or strong. If a
connection might be able to see your
website indicates that your password is
passwords as you type them into a website.
weak, add characters until it is strong. Be