Strong Password Guidelines
✅ At least 12 characters (16+ recommended)
✅ Mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
✅ Include numbers
✅ Include special characters (!@#$%^&*)
✅ Avoid common words and patterns
✅ Don't use personal information
✅ Unique for each account
✅ Consider using a passphrase (e.g., "Coffee!Morning@2024Sky")
Password Manager Recommendation
Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords:
• 1Password
• Bitwarden (open source)
• Dashlane
• LastPass
• KeePass (offline)
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