Why you need a strong password
Password are really important they are basically the key to your inter live. Like if someone knows your banking password they could just steal all of your money. Another scenario is that if a hacker got access to your email then every could reset your password for everything then destroy your entire life.
How to make a strong password
- It’s at least 12 characters long. The longer your is password is - the better
- Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. The more mixed characters the harder it is to crack
- Doesn’t contain memorable keyboard paths. This means DON’T use QWERTY as your password or any other memorable path.
- It’s not based on your personal information.
- Do not reuse password
You can use a password manager to help you manage all of your password.
What is a password manager
A password manager is a place to keep all of your password safe. It is a really important you have one. This allows you to have complex passwords without remember them. If you don’t have a password manager please get one.
Type of password manager
In my option there are two types of password manager. Their is offline and online password manager.
The different between offline and online password manager
Offline password manager. It is a password manager where your password are stored locally. This has cons and pros. The pros are that you don’t have to worry about data breaches. You also do not need an internet connection. This could use offline.
Online password manager. Online password manager are where your password are stored locally. It is really good if you want your password if you want your passwords in the cloud. You have to were about data breaches.
How to choose a password manager
If you are choosing an offline password then use keepass or pass unix password manager. Online password manager you need to make sure their are encryption your passwords. PLAIN TEXT is bad and should not be used. This means don’t use a notepad or write them down.
How to setup keepass
First you want to download Keepass This may vary on different OS.
First you need to make a database. Remember WHERE YOU SAVE THIS FILE.
Then you need to set a password. Make this password a good password but also easy to remember. If you lose this password. You will not be able to see your password.
Finally give your database a name.
How to set up Bitwarrden
Just go to Bitwarrden and set up an account. Make a strong and easy password to remember.