How to create, manage, and effectively protect your passwords. A complete guide covering strong passwords, password managers, and 2FA.
Passwords remain the first line of defense. Protect them. ## Creating strong passwords ### Basic rules - At least 12 characters - A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols - Unique for every service ### The passphrase method "MyDog@Ate3Treats!" is both safer and easier to remember than "X#9kL$2m". ## Password managers ### Recommended - **1Password**: Excellent UX - **Bitwarden**: Open source - **Dashlane**: All-in-one ### Benefits - Only one password to remember - Automatic generation - Multi-device sync - Breach alerts ## Two-factor authentication Enable 2FA everywhere you can: - Authenticator app (Authy, Google Authenticator) - Physical key (YubiKey) - Avoid SMS when possible A strong password + 2FA = a nearly unbreakable account.
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