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How to Generate a Strong Password (and Why Length Beats Complexity)
What makes a password hard to crack, how long it should be, and how to generate a random one you can actually use.
Most account break-ins do not involve clever hacking — they use weak or reused passwords. A strong password is mostly about being long, random and unique.
What makes a password strong
- Length: every extra character multiplies the number of guesses needed. Aim for 14+ characters.
- Randomness: avoid names, birthdays and keyboard patterns like "qwerty123".
- Uniqueness: use a different password for each important account, so one leak does not expose the rest.
Generate one in seconds
- Open the Password Generator.
- Choose the length and which character types to include.
- Copy the result and save it in a password manager.
Password Generator
Generate a strong random password — created on your device.
Where to store passwords
You cannot memorise dozens of random passwords, and you should not reuse one. Use a reputable password manager, and turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for email, banking and social accounts.
Passwords for files
Sending a sensitive document? Protect it with the Protect PDF tool using a strong generated password, and share the password through a separate channel.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a password be?
At least 12–14 characters for ordinary accounts, longer for email, banking and password-manager master passwords.
Is the generated password stored anywhere?
No. It is created in your browser and is never sent or saved by FileDagadu.
Should I change passwords regularly?
Change them when there is a reason — a breach, shared access or suspicious activity — rather than on a fixed schedule with weaker replacements.
