There is no one password that is considered the safest. However, you can ensure your password is safe by checking its strength and updating it if it’s weak. Safe passwords usually have a combination of factors that make them hard for hackers to crack: Good length — We recommend at least 16 characters or longer. Random — Passwords with a randomized combination of characters are safer than simple, commonly-used words or phrases. Variety of characters — A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters are harder to crack. However, password safety also involves a

Your passwords are safe if they're complex (use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters), long (at least 16 characters), and stored somewhere safe (like a password manager). If any of your passwords don't fit the criteria above, they are likely unsafe. One of the quickest ways to check if your password is safe is by using a strength checker, which assesses the characteristics of your password and notifies you if it's weak or strong.

We recommend at least 16 characters long. Why? Because complex 16-character passwords would typically take centuries to crack. In comparison, a simple 8-character password could be cracked in less than 24 hours. However, it’s still important to check if your passwords are strong enough — even simple 16-character passwords (e.g. "thisismypassword”) are easier to crack than complex alternatives (e.g. "TH15i$mYP4s5W0rD”).