Are suggested passwords safe?

With so much sensitive information stored online these days, it's more important than ever to use strong passwords to protect yourself from cyberthreats. You may wonder, though, if you can trust password generators offering to create them for you. With Microsoft Edge, you can! Learn what makes a strong password and how Microsoft Edge generates and helps you keep track of them.

What makes a strong password?

There are four essential characteristics of a strong password. It should be all of the following:

• Complex. Include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
• Unique. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.
• Long. Make it at least 12 characters, but the longer the better.
• Unpredictable. Avoid using common words or personal information, such as your name or birthdate.

A strong password can protect you against hackers and safeguard your personal, financial, and sensitive information. Hackers use various techniques, such as brute-force attacks and dictionary attacks, to crack passwords. A password that meets these four criteria can make it much more difficult for them to succeed.

How does Microsoft Edge password generator work?

Microsoft Edge has a built-in password generator that suggests strong and unique passwords. When you’re creating an account or changing a password on a site, Microsoft Edge automatically offers you a selection of strong, secure passwords. This feature can save you time and eliminate the need to come up with your own passwords. For your convenience, you can opt to have passwords automatically saved and synced across your devices. And if you ever need to find the passwords, you can access them in your browser settings by navigating to Settings and more > Settings > Password.

How do I know if my passwords have been compromised?

Microsoft Edge Password Monitor can check saved passwords against a list of passwords that have been leaked in data breaches. If it detects a match, it will prompt you to change your password to a more secure one.

Using suggested passwords can be safe, as long as they are strong and unique. Microsoft Edge password generator and Password Monitor can help you stay secure online by generating and checking strong passwords. Try Microsoft Edge now to experience its advanced security features and stay protected online.