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My Password Needs to Be How Long?

Every password needs to be at least 16 characters!

For top security in 2025, every password should be at least 16 characters long. It takes millions of years for hacker software to crack a 16-character password, even if it is only letters.

Tips for Strong Passwords:

  • Unique to the account – only use a password once!
  • 16 characters or longer!
  • Random mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Complex, random passwords are great-but they need to be long. How are you supposed to remember all these lengthy passwords? We recommend one simple trick: use a password manager!
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Source: National Cybersecurity Alliance.
Source: https://www.hivesystems.com/blog/are-your-passwords-in-the-green