Password Strength Checker

    Online safety and digital citizenship · 5 min

    What to do

    Type a password. The list shows which rules it meets.

    Challenge 1 of 3

    Make a password with at least 12 characters. Use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

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    Password criteria

    • At least 8 characters
    • At least 12 characters (recommended)
    • Has an uppercase letter (A–Z)
    • Has a lowercase letter (a–z)
    • Has a number (0–9)
    • Has a symbol (! @ # $)
    • No common patterns (123, abc, password)

    Tips for strong passwords

    • Use a passphrase: a sentence you can remember, like "My Dog Runs Fast @ 5pm!"
    • Use a different password for each website.
    • Do not use personal information like birthdays or names.
    • A password manager can save your passwords for you.
    • Longer passwords are harder to guess.
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