🔐 Password & Hash Generator
Generate secure passwords, hashes, and encodings
🔑 Password Generator
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Quick Presets:
🔒 Hash Generator
MD5
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SHA-1
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SHA-256
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SHA-512
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📝 Base64 Encoder/Decoder
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📖 Password Security Guide
Password Strength Levels
| Level | Criteria | Time to Crack |
|---|---|---|
| Weak | < 8 chars, simple | Seconds |
| Fair | 8-10 chars, mixed | Days |
| Good | 12+ chars, complex | Years |
| Strong | 16+ chars, very complex | Centuries |
Password Best Practices
- ✅ Use at least 12-16 characters
- ✅ Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
- ✅ Avoid personal information
- ✅ Use unique passwords for each account
- ✅ Use a password manager
- ✅ Enable 2FA when available
- ❌ Don't reuse passwords
- ❌ Don't use dictionary words
- ❌ Don't share passwords
Common Hash Uses
| Algorithm | Use Case | Security |
|---|---|---|
MD5 |
Checksums, legacy | ❌ Not secure |
SHA-1 |
Git commits, legacy | ⚠️ Deprecated |
SHA-256 |
Certificates, blockchain | ✅ Secure |
SHA-512 |
High security apps | ✅ Very secure |
WiFi Security
- WEP: Obsolete, easily cracked
- WPA: Better, but still vulnerable
- WPA2: Current standard, secure
- WPA3: Latest, most secure
- Key Length: 8-63 characters
- Recommendation: 20+ random characters