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How do I generate a strong but memorable passphrase?

Short answer

Use a browser-based passphrase generator that strings together several random common words with a separator, giving you a phrase that is easy to remember and hard to guess. The words are chosen on your device and the passphrase is never sent anywhere.

Why word-based passphrases work

A passphrase made of several unrelated random words is long, which is what makes it strong, while still being far easier to remember and type than a random jumble of symbols. The strength comes from choosing each word at random from a large list, so the more words you add, the harder the passphrase is to guess. Adjusting the word count lets you match a required strength.

Generated locally, never transmitted

A trustworthy generator picks the words in your browser and never sends the result to a server, so the passphrase has only ever existed on your device. You can set the number of words and the separator between them, then copy the result. It is free and needs no account.

Step by step

  1. Open the generator. Open the passphrase generator in your browser.
  2. Choose word count and separator. Set how many words you want and the separator between them.
  3. Copy the passphrase. Generate and copy the passphrase, then store it in a password manager.

Frequently asked questions

Why use a passphrase instead of a password?

A multi-word passphrase can be long and strong while staying easy to remember and type.

Is the passphrase sent anywhere?

No. The words are chosen in your browser and never transmitted.

How many words should I use?

More words means more strength; you can raise the word count to meet stricter requirements.

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