For parents and teachers
Kids remember stories, not random characters.
Two or three silly words joined together - Pizza-Dragon-82! - are easy to picture and type, and much stronger than a short "complicated" password.
Use Easy for young children practising with an adult, Strong for school and game accounts, and Super strong for older kids.
5 password rules to teach kids
- Keep it secretShare passwords only with mum, dad or a trusted grown-up - never with friends.
- Make it longMore words means a stronger password.
- No names or birthdaysThose are the first things someone would guess.
- One password per accountDifferent doors need different keys.
- Tell a grown-upIf something online asks for your password, check with an adult first.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good password for a child?
Something long enough to be strong but easy to type and remember: two or three fun words plus a number and a symbol, like Rocket-Puppy-47!. Avoid names, birthdays and pets - those are easy to guess.
At what age should kids have their own passwords?
As soon as they use school platforms, game consoles or tablets on their own - often around age 6 to 8. Younger children can practise with a parent while the parent keeps the password.
Should parents know their child's passwords?
For young children, yes. Store them together in a family password manager, and explain that passwords are shared only with parents - never with friends.
Are these passwords generated safely?
Yes. Words, numbers and symbols are picked with your browser's cryptographic random generator, on your device. Nothing is sent or saved.
Is this strong enough for an adult's account?
For important adult accounts, use the full Password Generator with a 16+ character random password or a 5+ word passphrase.