How to Create Strong Passwords You Will Actually Remember

We are told constantly to make our passwords strong: use symbols, numbers, capital letters, and avoid clean words. But who can actually remember p@$$w0rd!999 or a random string like k9#mP0!q?

Here is a simple, easy trick to create passwords that hackers cannot crack, but your brain can easily remember.

The "Passphrase" Trick

Instead of a single word with weird symbols, think of a short, funny phrase or sentence. For example: "My Cat Loves Blue Coffee".

• Why it is strong: It is long (24 characters), which is the most important factor in password defense. It would take a computer billions of years to guess it.
• Why it is easy to remember: Your brain loves visual stories. Thinking about a cat drinking blue coffee sticks in your memory easily.

Top Tips for Iron-Clad Security

Never reuse your passwords across different sites. If one store gets hacked, hackers will try that same password on your email or banking app. Use a pass phrase, add a unique word for each site, or use our offline-safe Secure Password Generator to evaluate or build strong passwords right in your browser.