Password Generator - Create Strong Random Passwords Online

Create strong, secure, and random passwords instantly with our free online Password Generator. Customize length, character types, and rules to build passwords that meet any security requirement - all generated locally in your browser for complete privacy.

Our password generator uses the Web Crypto API ( crypto.getRandomValues ) to produce cryptographically secure random values, ensuring your passwords are unpredictable and safe from weak entropy sources like Math.random() . Choose uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, exclude ambiguous characters, and set any length from 4 to 128 characters.

Live Example

Here is what the generator produces from a typical strong-password configuration. Note how every character class is represented, making the password resistant to brute-force and dictionary attacks:

Settings

Length: 20 chars
Uppercase + lowercase + numbers + symbols
Ambiguous chars excluded

Sample output

K9mR2pL vQ8nXw4 F#&

Key Features

  • Cryptographically Secure: Uses the Web Crypto API ( crypto.getRandomValues ) - never Math.random() .
  • Adjustable Length: Generate passwords from 4 up to 128 characters.
  • Character Rules: Toggle uppercase, lowercase, numbers, basic symbols, and extended symbols independently.
  • Ambiguous Character Exclusion: Optionally remove easily confused characters like Il1O0 .
  • Strength Meter: Real-time feedback showing Weak, Fair, Good, or Strong.
  • One-Click Copy: Copy your generated password to the clipboard instantly.
  • 100% Private: All generation happens in your browser - nothing is sent to a server.

How to Use the Password Generator

  1. Set your desired password length using the slider (default: 16 characters).
  2. Toggle the character types you want to include (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols).
  3. Optionally enable "Exclude ambiguous characters" to remove Il1O0 and similar.
  4. Click "Generate Password" to create a secure random password.
  5. Click "Copy" to copy the password to your clipboard.

About Password Security — Entropy and Strength

Password strength comes down to entropy — a measure of unpredictability counted in bits. Entropy is roughly the password length multiplied by the log-base-2 of the character pool size. A 16-character password using uppercase, lowercase, digits, and symbols (a pool of about 94 characters) offers around 16 × log2(94) ≈ 105 bits of entropy, which is computationally infeasible to brute-force offline. Doubling the length doubles the bits, which is why length matters far more than sprinkling in extra symbols.

This generator draws randomness from the Web Crypto API (crypto.getRandomValues), the same cryptographically secure source the browser uses for TLS. It deliberately avoids Math.random(), which is a fast but predictable pseudo-random generator unsuitable for security. Modern guidance, including NIST SP 800-63B, no longer mandates periodic forced changes or arbitrary complexity rules; it recommends long, random, machine-managed secrets stored in a password manager. A random 20-character string is both stronger and easier to manage than a short, twisted, human-memorable one.

For human-typed secrets, a long passphrase (several unrelated words) can rival a short random string in entropy while being easier to remember. For machine-to-machine secrets, prefer a full random string and rotate it if it leaks. If you need a unique, collision-proof identifier rather than a secret, use the UUID Generator; to protect data at rest, encrypt it with the AES Encryption tool.

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

  • "Weak" strength despite symbols: Length drives entropy most. Raise the length to 20+ with all character types on for a "Strong" rating.
  • Site rejects special characters: Turn off extended symbols, or use the exclude-ambiguous option. Some login systems only allow a subset of symbols.
  • Password too long for the field: Cap the length at what the site accepts (commonly 64 or 128). Never truncate manually — that reduces entropy.
  • Can't remember it: That is expected and good. Store every generated password in a trusted password manager rather than reusing one.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Is this password generator safe to use?

Yes. Passwords are generated using the Web Crypto API (crypto.getRandomValues), which provides cryptographically secure randomness. We never use Math.random(), which is not secure for password generation.

2Are my generated passwords sent to a server?

No. All password generation happens entirely in your browser. Your passwords never leave your computer, so they remain completely private.

3What is the recommended password length?

For most accounts, a length of 16-20 characters with all character types enabled provides excellent security. Longer passwords (24+ characters) offer even stronger protection against brute-force attacks.

4What does exclude ambiguous characters do?

It removes characters that are easy to confuse when reading or typing, such as uppercase I, lowercase l, the number 1, uppercase O, the number 0, and lowercase o. This is useful when passwords must be typed manually.

5How is password strength calculated?

Strength is estimated from the password's entropy: length multiplied by log2 of the pool size. A larger character pool and longer length produce more entropy and a stronger password.