What is Password Strength?
Password strength refers to how secure your password is — how hard it would be for someone to guess or crack it.
Types of Password Strength:
- Weak: Very short or common passwords like
123456
, password
, or your name. These are very easy to guess or hack.
- Medium: Longer passwords that mix letters and numbers, like
abc12345
. Safer than weak passwords, but still not ideal.
- Strong: Passwords with at least 8–12 characters that include:
- Uppercase letters (A–Z)
- Lowercase letters (a–z)
- Numbers (0–9)
- Special symbols (!, @, #, $, %, etc.)
Tips for Creating Strong Passwords:
- Use a mix of characters — the more variety, the better.
- Avoid using personal info like your name, phone number, or birthday.
- Never reuse the same password on multiple sites.
- Use a password manager to store and generate secure passwords.
Example of a strong password: Myp@ssw0rd!23