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When you have to share passwords, the safest way to do so is using a password manager. Since password managers encrypt your passwords, they’re a much safer way to share than unencrypted communication like email. Using them requires both participants to have an account with the same service.
Should I give anyone my password?
You should not give anyone your password, ever. This way, their actions are documented in such a way that any activities performed during the time they know your account’s password can readily be attributed to them.
What should I put as my password?
How to create a strong password
- The longer your password is, the better.
- Avoid ties to your personal information, such as your name, surname, date of birth, etc.
- Use numbers, symbols, capital as well as lower-case letters in random order.
- Don’t use sequential letters and numbers.
How to allow the password manager to automatically enter the password?
Allowing autocomplete. To allow the user’s password manager to automatically enter the password, specify the autocomplete attribute. For passwords, this should typically be one of the following: Password: .
What are the rules for creating a password?
Two rules about passwords. It must contain characters in more than one of these groups: lower case, upper case, numbers, and punctuation. For example, these would not be valid passwords: It must not include your username or real name.
What can I do to make entering password easier?
Mobile devices with virtual keyboards, for example, may opt to switch to a numeric keypad layout instead of a full keyboard, to make entering the password easier. If the PIN is for one-time use, set the autocomplete attribute to either off or one-time-code to suggest that it’s not saved.
Are there any passwords that are easy to guess?
Unfortunately, an analysis of the passwords stolen in the Gawker incident show that many people are choosing very poor passwords, that are easy for intruders to guess: Disturbing isn’t it?