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Password Generator

Generate strong random passwords with customizable length and character types. Create secure passwords with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Free online password generator.

Last revised 25 August 2026

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Password Options

Password Length

Choose a length between 4 and 128 characters.

Character Types

Advanced Options

Sources & methodology

Formula:: Character pool
Reference:: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Content last updated:: August 2026
Scheduled re-verification:: August 2027

Calculation type: Exact calculation. Figures are taken from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — see sources below.

Formula & methodology

Formula used

Character pool

pool = the union of every character set you enable

Each additional set widens the pool and therefore the strength.

Entropy

entropy (bits) = length × log₂(pool size)

The standard measure of how hard a password is to guess by brute force. Every extra bit doubles the work required.

Unbiased selection

rejection sampling over crypto.getRandomValues

Values landing outside the largest exact multiple of the pool size are discarded and redrawn, so no character is more likely than another.

Variable definitions

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
length	Length. how many characters the password has	characters
pool	Pool size. how many distinct characters are available to draw from	count

Step-by-step calculation

1. Choose a length
Length raises entropy faster than any other single choice.
2. Enable the character sets you need
Some sites reject particular symbols; exclude look-alike characters if the password must be typed by hand.

Limitations

Entropy measures resistance to brute force only. It says nothing about a password exposed by a breach, by reuse or by phishing.
Passwords are generated in your browser and never transmitted or stored, so nothing here can recover one you did not save.
The strength rating is a guide based on entropy alone and does not reflect any particular site's policy.

This page is educational. It applies the formula described above to the figures you enter and shows the arithmetic behind the result. The output is only as good as the inputs and the assumptions listed here, and it is general information rather than advice about your particular situation.

Sources & references

NIST Special Publication 800-63B — Digital Identity Guidelines: Authentication and Lifecycle Management — National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions to help you use this calculator confidently.

How long should a strong password be?

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At least 16 characters. An 8-character password can be cracked in hours; 16 characters takes billions of years with the same character set. Longer is always stronger.

What characters should my password include?

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Use uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols together. This maximizes the character pool to 94 possibilities per position, dramatically increasing entropy and security.

Is this password generator safe to use?

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Yes. All generation happens locally in your browser using the Web Crypto API. No passwords are stored, transmitted, or logged. Your password exists only on your screen.

What does password entropy mean?

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Entropy measures unpredictability in bits — each bit doubles the attacker's work. A password with 80+ bits of entropy is strong. This tool calculates entropy as length × log₂(character pool).

Should I use the same strong password everywhere?

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No. Password reuse is dangerous — if one site is breached, all accounts are compromised. Generate unique passwords for every service and use a password manager to store them.

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How to Use This Calculator

Set Password Length

Choose how many characters your password should be. Longer is stronger — 16+ characters is recommended.

Select Character Types

Pick which character sets to include. Using all four types maximizes password strength.

Optionally Filter Characters

Exclude similar-looking characters (like I, l, 1) or ambiguous symbols if the password will be read or typed manually.

Generate & Copy

A new password is generated instantly. Copy it to your clipboard and store it in a password manager.

Understanding Your Results

Password Entropy
Entropy measures the unpredictability of a password in bits. Each additional bit doubles the number of possible combinations. A password with 128 bits of entropy is considered extremely secure against brute-force attacks. This generator calculates entropy as: length × log₂(character pool size).
Character Pool Size
The character pool is the total number of possible characters in your password. Uppercase (26) + lowercase (26) + numbers (10) + symbols (32) = 94 characters maximum. A larger pool means exponentially more possible passwords — an 8-character password using all 94 characters has 94⁸ (≈ 6.1 × 10¹⁵) possibilities.
Strength Assessment
Strength is evaluated based on length, pool size, and character variety. Very Strong = 16+ chars with all types and 64+ pool. Strong = 12+ chars with upper/lower/numbers and 50+ pool. Moderate = 8+ chars with 36+ pool. Weak = 6+ chars. Very Weak = less than 6 chars or minimal pool.

Key Tips

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Use at least 16 characters for maximum security. Each additional character exponentially increases cracking difficulty.
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Include symbols for the greatest entropy boost — adding symbols nearly doubles the character pool.
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Exclude similar characters (I, l, 1, O, 0) when passwords must be read aloud or entered from printed material.
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Store generated passwords in a password manager. The generator produces strong credentials but can't remember them.
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Generate a unique password for every account. Password reuse is the leading cause of account compromise.

Understanding Password Security

Why Strong Passwords Matter

Passwords are the first line of defense for your online accounts. Weak passwords are the leading cause of data breaches — attackers use automated tools that can try billions of combinations per second. A password like 'password123' can be cracked in milliseconds, while a 16-character random password with mixed character types would take billions of years to brute-force. Every account you protect with a strong, unique password reduces your attack surface significantly.

Password Entropy Explained

Entropy measures randomness in bits. Each additional bit of entropy doubles the difficulty of guessing. The formula is: entropy = log₂(character_pool^length) = length × log₂(character_pool). For example, an 8-character lowercase-only password (pool=26) has 8 × 4.7 = 37.6 bits of entropy (~2 × 10¹¹ possibilities). An 8-character password with all types (pool=94) has 8 × 6.55 = 52.4 bits (~6 × 10¹⁵ possibilities). Doubling the length squares the possibilities — a 16-character mixed password has ~4 × 10³¹ possibilities.

Best Practices for Password Management

Use a different password for every account — if one service is breached, your other accounts remain safe. Use a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever available. Change passwords immediately after a known breach. Avoid using personal information (birthdays, names, addresses) in passwords. Never share passwords via email or messaging apps.

How the Generator Works

In any modern browser, this tool uses the Web Crypto API's getRandomValues() — the same cryptographic engine browsers use for HTTPS encryption — with rejection sampling to select each character with truly uniform probability and no modulo bias. Each generated password includes at least one character from every selected type, and the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm randomizes their positions so the guaranteed characters aren't predictably placed. The generator runs entirely in your browser; no passwords are ever stored or transmitted.

Formula & methodology

Formula used

Character pool

pool = the union of every character set you enable

Each additional set widens the pool and therefore the strength.

Entropy

entropy (bits) = length × log₂(pool size)

The standard measure of how hard a password is to guess by brute force. Every extra bit doubles the work required.

Unbiased selection

rejection sampling over crypto.getRandomValues

Values landing outside the largest exact multiple of the pool size are discarded and redrawn, so no character is more likely than another.

Variable definitions

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
length	Length. how many characters the password has	characters
pool	Pool size. how many distinct characters are available to draw from	count

Step-by-step calculation

1. Choose a length
Length raises entropy faster than any other single choice.
2. Enable the character sets you need
Some sites reject particular symbols; exclude look-alike characters if the password must be typed by hand.

Limitations

Entropy measures resistance to brute force only. It says nothing about a password exposed by a breach, by reuse or by phishing.
Passwords are generated in your browser and never transmitted or stored, so nothing here can recover one you did not save.
The strength rating is a guide based on entropy alone and does not reflect any particular site's policy.

Calculator inputs

Password Options

Character Types

Advanced Options

Your results

Sources & methodology

Formula & methodology

Formula used

Character pool

Entropy

Unbiased selection

Variable definitions

Step-by-step calculation

Limitations

Sources & references

How long should a strong password be?

What characters should my password include?

Is this password generator safe to use?

What does password entropy mean?

Should I use the same strong password everywhere?

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Calculator inputs

Password Options

Character Types

Advanced Options

Your results

Sources & methodology

How to Use This Calculator

Example: 16-Character Strong Password

Understanding Your Results

Key Tips

Understanding Password Security

Why Strong Passwords Matter

Password Entropy Explained

Best Practices for Password Management

How the Generator Works

Formula & methodology

Formula used

Character pool

Entropy

Unbiased selection

Variable definitions

Step-by-step calculation

Limitations

Sources & references

How to Use This Calculator

Example: 16-Character Strong Password

Understanding Your Results

Key Tips

Understanding Password Security

Why Strong Passwords Matter

Password Entropy Explained

Best Practices for Password Management

How the Generator Works