Account security
How to generate a strong passphrase
Use independently selected random words, enough length, and a password manager. A memorable sentence you invent is usually more predictable than a truly random phrase.
Open the Passphrase GeneratorStart with at least five random words when a service allows a long passphrase, then follow that service's current security requirements.
Generate a passphrase step by step
- Open the free Passphrase Generator.
- Choose 3 to 20 words. More words create more possible combinations.
- Select a hyphen, space or period separator based on what the account accepts.
- Generate, copy the result, and save it directly in a trusted password manager.
The tool selects words independently from a bundled list of 7,776 words using secure browser randomness. Repeated words are possible and do not mean the generator failed.
Length matters more than clever substitutions
Randomly combining several words creates a large search space while remaining easier to type than a short string of substitutions. Do not replace random words with a quotation, lyric, address or personal story. Those patterns may be guessable.
Use a unique passphrase for every account. If one is exposed, reuse lets the same secret unlock other services.
Store and use it safely
- Confirm the destination accepts the chosen length and separator.
- Enable multi-factor authentication when available.
- Do not send passphrases through chat or email.
- Regenerate if someone could have seen the result.
Generation happens locally in your browser and ToolPixels does not upload or save the result. Clipboard history, extensions or other software on the device may still retain copied text.
Passphrase or password?
A passphrase can be convenient where long input is supported. A random password is often better for strict length limits or sites that require several character sets. Both should be unique and randomly generated.