Free Password Generator – Strong, Random & Secure (12/16 Characters)

Password Generator

Create a strong, random password instantly — generated securely in your browser.

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Strength: —

Length 16

Uppercase (A-Z) Lowercase (a-z) Numbers (0-9) Symbols (!@#$...) Exclude ambiguous (l, 1, O, 0)

Passwords are generated locally in your browser using a cryptographically secure random generator. Nothing is sent to a server, logged, or stored.

Free Password Generator — Strong, Random, Instant

"Password123" gets cracked in seconds, and reusing the same password everywhere means one leaked site compromises all of them. A random password generator fixes both problems at once — every password it creates is unpredictable and unique, generated fresh each time rather than pulled from some reused pattern. This one runs entirely in your browser, so the password never travels anywhere before you've copied it.

What Makes This a Secure Password Generator

Instead of JavaScript's regular random number function (which isn't designed for security), this tool uses the browser's built-in cryptographically secure random generator — the same category of randomness used for things like security tokens. Combined with a minimum one-of-each-type guarantee (so a long password doesn't accidentally skip symbols entirely) and a proper shuffle, the result is a genuinely strong password generator, not just a random-looking one.

Choosing a Length

Shorter passwords are easier to type but weaker. As a general guide: an 8-character password is the bare minimum and increasingly considered too short; a 12-character password is a reasonable baseline for most accounts; a 16-character password is a solid choice for anything more sensitive, like email or banking; and 20+ characters is worth using for a password manager's master password. The quick preset buttons jump straight to the most commonly needed lengths.

FAQs

Is this password generator free to use? Yes, completely free with no sign-up or limits.

Are generated passwords stored or sent anywhere? No — everything happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is logged, saved, or transmitted.

How is this different from Norton's password generator or similar tools? The underlying goal is the same — generating random, secure passwords — and this tool isn't affiliated with Norton or any other brand. It's a free, independent alternative that works the same way: open the page, generate, copy.

What's a good password length — 12 or 16 characters? Both are reasonable; 16 characters gives meaningfully more protection than 12 for a small amount of extra typing, so it's worth using 16 for anything sensitive, like email or financial accounts.

Should I turn on "Exclude ambiguous characters"? It's useful if you'll be typing the password by hand somewhere — it removes easily-confused characters like lowercase l, uppercase I, and 1, or O and 0. If you're copy-pasting, it's not necessary.

Does it work on mobile devices? Yes, it's fully responsive and works the same way on any mobile browser.

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