This article discusses some techniques and advice on how to create a strong password.
Here are some techniques for creating a strong password:
Here are some guidelines for what not to do when choosing a password. You should avoid these techniques when you create a password:
You should never share your password with anyone else. You should also never write it down. The strongest password in the world doesn't do much good if you write it down and someone else sees it, or if you share it with someone else (who shares it with someone else, and so on).
Lastly, if you receive an e-mail message from someone who claims to be an administrator, a security specialist, or some other important-sounding position who asks you to change your password, don't do it. This is a popular scam to trick the unsuspecting.