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Generating & Managing Strong Unique Credentials
Putting Password Hygiene into Practice
Now that you have a password manager, you can stop creating weak passwords forever.
Best Practices for Credential Generation
- Length > Complexity: Aim for at least 16 to 32 characters for everyday sites, and 30+ characters for critical financial or email accounts.
- Include All Character Sets: Mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols (
!@#$%^&*). - Auto-Fill via Extensions: Use official browser extensions to auto-fill logins. This protects against fake phishing sites because extensions will only fill passwords if the exact domain URL matches!
Tip
Email Aliases: Use services like SimpleLogin, Firefox Relay, or DuckDuckGo Email Protection to create unique email addresses for every website. If a site leaks your email, you can disable that single alias instantly!