Password Generator 🔑
Password Generator – How To Use Guide
Overview
The Password Generator is a versatile tool that helps you create secure passwords, passphrases, and pattern-based passwords with just a few clicks. It features three different generation modes to suit your specific security needs.
Modes Available
1. Password Mode
Purpose: Generate traditional random passwords with customizable character sets
Features:
Adjustable length (4-32 characters)
Include/exclude uppercase letters
Include/exclude lowercase letters
Include/exclude numbers
Include/exclude symbols
Option to exclude confusing characters (0, O, I, l, 1)
2. Passphrase Mode
Purpose: Create easy-to-remember but secure passphrases
Features:
Customizable word count (2-10 words)
Custom separator between words
Uses a predefined wordlist for consistency
3. Pattern Mode
Purpose: Generate passwords following a specific pattern
Features:
Use pattern codes: L=letter, 9=number, @=symbol
Example: “LLL-999-@@” generates “Abc-123-!$”
Step-by-Step Instructions
Basic Usage
Select your preferred mode (Password, Passphrase, or Pattern)
Configure the options for your selected mode
Click “Generate” to create a new password
Use the “Copy” button to copy the password to clipboard
Toggle visibility with the eye icon 👁 to show/hide the password
Password Mode Specific
Choose “Password” mode
Adjust the length slider to your desired password length
Check/uncheck character types as needed
Enable “Exclude confusing” if you want to avoid similar-looking characters
Click “Generate” or use preset buttons for quick lengths
Passphrase Mode Specific
Choose “Passphrase” mode
Set the number of words (2-10)
Enter your preferred separator (default is “-“)
Click “Generate” to create a passphrase
Pattern Mode Specific
Choose “Pattern” mode
Enter your pattern using:
L for letters (uppercase and lowercase)
9 for numbers
@ for symbols
Any other characters will be used literally
Click “Generate” to create password following your pattern
Features Explained
Strength Meter
Weak (Red): Below 40 bits entropy
Medium (Yellow): 40-60 bits entropy
Strong (Green): Above 60 bits entropy
The meter calculates password strength based on entropy, which considers both password length and character variety.
Preset Buttons
Quickly generate passwords with common lengths:
8 characters: Basic security
12 characters: Good security
16 characters: Strong security
24 characters: Maximum security
Security Features
Auto-clear clipboard: Copied passwords are automatically cleared from clipboard after 10 seconds
Cryptographically secure: Uses browser’s crypto API for true randomness
No data storage: Everything happens locally in your browser
Tips for Best Results
For Maximum Security
Use Password mode with all character types enabled
Set length to 16 characters or more
Avoid using personal information
Generate new passwords for different accounts
For Easy-to-Remember Passwords
Use Passphrase mode with 4-6 words
Choose a memorable separator
Consider adding numbers/symbols manually if needed
For Specific Requirements
Use Pattern mode when websites have specific format requirements
Combine patterns with random elements for better security
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
No password generated: Make sure at least one character type is selected
Weak password strength: Increase length or add more character types
Copy not working: Check if your browser allows clipboard access
Browser Compatibility
Works on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Requires JavaScript enabled
Best experience on updated browsers
This tool is designed to be simple yet powerful, providing you with secure passwords while maintaining ease of use. Always remember to store your generated passwords in a secure password manager!