🗝 Password

Last review date
2024-04-07

Password-strength by XKCD

Definition of a strong password

In short: It has a high entropy.

In human readable form:

1. It has a long length which means it is difficult for the computer to crack.
2. It is unique which means someone will not be able to crack several accounts of yours with just one of your common passwords.
3. It is random which means it can't be related to any real identity of yourself.

Tips

1. Use a strong password which is defined above
2. Don't reuse passwords
3. Store passwords in safe places¹ (whether that means writing them down and locking them in a safe², using a password manager, or storing them in a password-protected file like a Word or Excel doc) — and never rely on your brain alone.
4. Make backup(s) of your passwords and store them offline in a secure place.

Reference

Link	By	Description
The world's BEST password advice	Michael Horowitz	"Seeing as how it is 2021, you might think that everything there is to say about passwords has already been said. But, no."

Footnotes

1. There is no "best" way to do it. Choose the method that is suitable and comfortable for you. ↩

2. If you do use paper, please keep two copies in two different, safe locations. ↩