Time to Crack a Password
The longer and more complex your password is, the longer it takes for hackers to crack it. Here are estimated crack times:
| Length | Numbers Only | Letters + Numbers | Letters + Numbers + Symbols |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Chars | Instantly | 30 Mins | 8 Hours |
| 10 Chars | Instantly | 1 Month | 5 Years |
| 12 Chars | 2 Secs | 200 Years | 30k Years |
| 16 Chars | 1 Hour | 1 Billion Years | Trillions of Years |
How to Secure Your Password?
✅ Best Practices
- •Use passwords at least 12 characters long.
- •Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
- •Use a unique password for every important account.
- •Use a Password Manager (e.g., 1Password, Bitwarden).
- •Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA).
❌ Dangerous Habits
- •Using "123456" or "password".
- •Using birthdays, phone numbers, or names.
- •Reusing the same password across multiple sites.
- •Writing passwords on sticky notes.
- •Logging into sensitive accounts on public Wi-Fi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the generated password stored on the server?
Absolutely not. The password generation process runs entirely locally in your browser
(client-side) via JavaScript. No data is ever sent to our servers.
Why are special symbols needed?
Special symbols (like !@#$%) significantly increase the size of the character set, making it
exponentially harder for brute-force attacks to succeed.
How long should a safe password be?
Ideally at least 12 characters. For critical accounts (e.g., banking, email), we recommend
random passwords of 16 characters or more.
Can I create my own complex password?
Humans are terrible at being random. We tend to use patterns or words that dictionary
attacks
can guess. Machine-generated random strings are much safer.
What is "Brute Force" attack?
Brute force is when a computer tries every possible combination of characters to guess a
password. Increasing length and character variety makes the number of combinations
astronomically high, preventing this.
I can't remember complex passwords, what should I do?
We strongly recommend using a Password Manager (like 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden, or
browser
built-ins). You only need to remember one master password.
How often should I change my password?
If you use a strong unique password, frequent changes aren't necessary unless you suspect a
breach. Change immediately if a site you use has a data leak.
Is this tool completely free?
Yes, this online password generator is 100% free and you can use it unlimited times.
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