Password Checker
Verify if your password has been exposed in common data breaches.
Password Best Practices
Do's
- • Use at least 12-16 characters. Length is your best defense.
- • Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
- • Consider a "passphrase" (e.g., CorrectHorseBatteryStaple) which is long but easy to remember.
- • Use a reputable Password Manager to generate and store unique passwords.
- • Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
Don'ts
- • Never reuse passwords across multiple sites or accounts.
- • Avoid using personal information (birthdays, pet names, addresses).
- • Don't use common keyboard paths (e.g., qwerty, 123456).
- • Never write passwords down on sticky notes near your computer.
- • Do not share your passwords with anyone, even IT support.