New online accounts
Create a fresh credential instead of recycling a password already used for email, shopping or social media.
ACCOUNT SECURITY TOOL
Strong Password Generator for Random, Unique Account Passwords
Reusing one memorable password everywhere is convenient until one account is exposed. A password generator helps you create a different random credential for each account, while a password manager can take care of storing those credentials for you.
QUICK ANSWER
A strong password generator creates random credentials so you do not have to invent predictable passwords yourself. Current NIST guidance puts strong emphasis on password length and blocking compromised choices, while CISA recommends strong, unique passwords, password managers and multifactor authentication as part of safer account security.
- Make it longUse a longer password when the account supports it.
- Keep it uniqueDo not reuse the same password across important accounts.
- Add MFAA strong password is better when the account also supports multifactor authentication.
WHERE IT HELPS
Use a generated password when uniqueness matters more than memorability
Generated passwords are especially useful when a password manager can remember them for you.
High-value accounts
Use a unique random password for email, finance, cloud storage and other accounts that can unlock more of your digital life.
Replacing exposed passwords
If a password has been compromised or reused elsewhere, replace it with a new unique credential and update any other account that shared it.
SECURITY GUIDANCE
A generated password is one layer—not the whole security plan
Prefer length and uniqueness
NIST’s current guidance for password verifiers emphasizes minimum length and advises against forced composition rules such as mandatory mixtures of character types.
Store passwords safely
A password manager makes it practical to use different random passwords without trying to memorize every credential yourself.
Turn on MFA when available
Multifactor authentication adds another check beyond the password and can reduce the damage from a stolen credential.
HOW IT WORKS
Generate a new password, then put it into a safer account routine
The generator creates the credential. Your next steps—unique use, safe storage and MFA—are what make it practical.
Open the password generator
Launch the SWS tool in a trusted browser session.
Generate a random password
Create a credential that is long enough for the service you are using and not based on personal information.
Use it for one account only
Avoid copying the same generated password to multiple services; uniqueness limits the effect of one account breach.
Store it and enable MFA
Save the password in a trusted password manager when possible and turn on multifactor authentication for accounts that support it.
Current NIST guidance: for a password used as a single authentication factor, verifiers should require at least 15 characters and should allow a maximum length of at least 64 characters. Requirements can differ when a password is only one part of MFA, so always follow the service’s own rules.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Password generator and account-security questions
Short, direct answers for users, search engines and AI assistants.
What makes a password strong today?
Length, uniqueness and resistance to common or compromised choices matter. NIST’s current guidance emphasizes minimum length and does not recommend mandatory character-composition rules for password verifiers.
Should I use a different password for every account?
Yes. Unique passwords reduce the chance that a password exposed on one service can be reused to enter another account.
Is a random password better than a password I invent myself?
Randomly generated passwords can avoid many predictable human patterns. They are especially practical when stored in a trusted password manager.
Do I still need MFA if my password is strong?
MFA adds another authentication step beyond the password. CISA recommends enabling MFA for accounts that offer it.
Should I change my passwords every month?
NIST guidance does not recommend forcing periodic password changes without evidence of compromise. Change a password when it is exposed, reused unsafely or otherwise needs replacement.
PRIMARY REFERENCES
Sources behind the guidance
NIST SP 800-63B: Password Authenticators ↗
Current NIST digital-identity guidance covering password length, composition rules, compromised-password blocking and verifier practices.
CISA Secure Our World ↗
CISA consumer guidance recommending strong passwords, password managers, MFA, phishing awareness and software updates.
Editorial note: Smart Web Solutions maintains this guide and the linked tool. External sources are included for standards, definitions or security/tax guidance; they do not imply endorsement of Smart Web Solutions.
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