How to Create Strong, Memorable Passwords

Creating a strong password doesn't mean it has to be impossible to remember. In fact, the best passwords are often the ones that tell a story only you know.

The Problem with Traditional Advice

We've all been told to use:

• At least 8 characters
• A mix of uppercase and lowercase
• Numbers and symbols
• Random characters

While this creates mathematically strong passwords, it often leads to passwords like Tr0ub4dor&3 which are actually easy for computers to guess but hard for humans to remember.

A Better Way: Passphrases

A passphrase is a sequence of words that are random to a computer but meaningful to you.

Example: correct-horse-battery-staple

This method, popularized by XKCD, creates passwords that are:

1. Much longer (length is the most important factor for security)
2. Easier to type
3. Easier to remember

Using passwrd.in

Our Memorable Password generator uses this exact principle. It combines words from categories you choose (like Food + Travel) and adds "hacker" substitutions if you want extra complexity.

Try it out on the homepage!