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Password and passphrase generator

Create strong, random passwords or memorable passphrases with a live strength estimate. Generated in your browser and never sent anywhere.

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WiFi & Security Presets

Length

20 characters
Generated password20 characters
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Entropy & StrengthMaximum security · ~128 bits

Offline crack estimate: Trillions of centuries (critical infrastructure)

Generated locally via Web Cryptography API (crypto.getRandomValues) and never transmitted.

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Stronger credentials, fewer breaches

Reused and short passwords are behind most account takeovers. A long random password or a multi-word passphrase raises the cost of a brute-force attack far beyond what attackers will spend. This generator uses your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so the output never leaves your device.

What this tool gives you

  • Random passwords with control over length and character sets, including an option to drop look-alike characters.
  • Readable passphrases built from a word list, with separators, word casing, and an optional number.
  • A live entropy estimate in bits so you can see how strong each result is before you use it.

Entropy and brute-force cracking benchmarks

Theoretical crack times against an offline 100 billion guess-per-second GPU cluster (standard modern 8x GPU hashcat cracking array). Aligned with NIST SP 800-63B credential recommendations.

Credential typeLength / compositionEntropyOffline GPU crack timeSecurity tier
Short alphanumeric8 chars (letters + digits)~48 bits3.6 hoursVulnerable
Standard WiFi password16 chars (full charset)~105 bits130 billion yearsStrong
WPA3 / Enterprise PSK24 chars (symbols + letters)~157 bitsUncrackableEnterprise grade
RADIUS shared secret32 chars (hex / ascii)~210 bitsUncrackableCritical infrastructure
5-Word Diceware phrase5 words + 2 digits~72 bits1.5 million yearsHuman memorable
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about password security and entropy

How does password entropy measure security strength?

Entropy measures the randomness and unpredictability of a credential in bits. Each additional bit doubles the number of guesses an attacker must test. An 80-bit password requires over one septillion attempts to brute-force, providing protection against offline GPU cracking clusters.

What is the recommended password length for WiFi networks?

For WPA2-Personal networks, use a minimum of 20 characters containing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols to resist dictionary attacks. WPA3-Personal networks use Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) to block offline dictionary attacks, but still require at least 16 to 24 characters for enterprise resilience.

How long should a RADIUS shared secret be?

A RADIUS shared secret between network access points or controllers and an authentication server should be at least 24 to 32 characters long. High-entropy random strings prevent offline HMAC-MD5 packet decryption and rogue authenticator injection.

Why are multi-word passphrases more secure than complex short passwords?

Passphrases made of five or more random words provide over 60 to 80 bits of entropy while remaining easy for human memory to retain. They eliminate keyboard typing errors and reduce the temptation to write credentials down on sticky notes.

Does this password generator store or transmit generated credentials?

No. The generator runs entirely within your client browser using the Web Cryptography API (crypto.getRandomValues). No generated passwords, passphrases, or entropy parameters are ever transmitted to or stored on Purple servers.

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