About the Password Generator
Weak or reused passwords remain one of the most common causes of account compromise. Security guidance from organizations like NIST recommends long, random, unique passwords for every account rather than predictable patterns or personal information.
This generator uses the Web Crypto API's cryptographically secure random number generator (rather than a weaker pseudo-random source) to produce passwords, with adjustable length and control over which character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols) are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to generate passwords in a browser tool like this?
Generation happens entirely client-side using your browser's built-in cryptographic random number generator — nothing is transmitted over the network or logged on a server. Still, always use a reputable password manager to store what you generate.
How long should a password be?
Current security guidance generally recommends at least 12-16 characters, with longer passwords providing exponentially more resistance to brute-force cracking attempts.
Why does the generator avoid certain characters like 0, O, l, and 1?
This tool excludes visually similar characters to reduce the chance of transcription errors if you're reading and typing the password manually rather than copy-pasting it.