Password information

Do I need to change my password often?

It is advisable to change your passwords as regularly as possible, especially if you have sensitive information on the service in question. This way, in the event of data theft (hacking), attackers will no longer have access to your services and information once you have updated your password. Large and small businesses regularly experience large-scale data theft attempts; sometimes they succeed, and you may not even be notified. The safest and simplest solution is to update all your passwords regularly.

At what point does a password become secure?

To resist the software hackers use to steal your password, it's advisable to follow these recommendations:

- Use uppercase and lowercase letters.
- Use numbers and letters.
- Use special characters such as (%, ?, !).
- Use a password of at least 16 characters.
- Change your passwords regularly.

The default settings on Createpass.net already follow these recommendations, and you can modify the settings (the number of characters) to further increase security.

Furthermore, it's recommended not to use the same password on different websites. If a hacker obtains your password and login credentials, such as your email address, they can then access all the sites you use.