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Create a strong password using Avast Password Generator

 

One of the most important ways to prevent computer security breaches is the use of a strong password. Weak passwords can be guessed within seconds, using the modern computing power available in a simple laptop.

The Password Generator feature in Avast Password Manager allows you to create highly secure passwords that are difficult to guess. Whenever you create a new login, you can use Password Generator to create strong passwords.

Instructions

To create a strong password using Password Generator:

  1. In your browser, click the Avast Password Manager extension icon in the top-right corner.
  2. In the pop-up window, continue with one of the following options:
    • Option A: If you are signed in to your Avast account, click Unlock vault.
    • Option B: If you are not signed in to your Avast account, click Sign in and sign in with your Avast account credentials.
  3. Continue with one of the following options:
    • Option A: If you have One-Touch Login set up, tap Approve in the Avast Password Manager notification you receive on your mobile device.
    • Option B: If you do not have One-Touch Login set up, in the Avast Password Manager browser extension, click Use Your Vault Password, then type your vault password and click Unlock. Click the Avast Password Manager extension icon in the top-right corner of your browser and select Open Web App.
  4. In the bottom-left corner, click Password Generator. A default strong 20-digit password is generated.
  5. Continue with one of the following options:
    • Copy password: To copy the provided password, click the Copy Password icon. The password is copied to your clipboard.
    • Create a new password: To generate a new password, click the Regenerate icon. A new password is generated.
    • Adjust password length: To change the length of the default password, click and drag the blue slider in the Password Length tile to your desired length.
    • Adjust the password characters: To change the characters to be used in a generated password, tick or untick the boxes beside the following options: Letters, Mixed Case, Numbers, and/or Punctuation.

To create a strong password using Password Generator:

  1. In your browser, click the Avast Password Manager extension icon in the top-right corner.
  2. In the pop-up window, continue with one of the following options:
    • Option A: If you are signed in to your Avast account, click Unlock vault.
    • Option B: If you are not signed in to your Avast account, click Sign in and sign in with your Avast account credentials.
  3. Continue with one of the following options:
    • Option A: If you have One-Touch Login set up, tap Approve in the Avast Password Manager notification you receive on your mobile device.
    • Option B: If you do not have One-Touch Login set up, in the Avast Password Manager browser extension, click Use Your Vault Password, then type your vault password and click Unlock.
  4. Click the Avast Password Manager extension icon in the top-right corner of your browser and select Open Web App.
  5. In the bottom-left corner, click Password Generator. A default strong 20-digit password is generated.
  6. Continue with one of the following options:
    • Copy password: To copy the provided password, click the Copy Password icon. The password is copied to your clipboard.
    • Create a new password: To generate a new password, click the Regenerate icon. A new password is generated.
    • Adjust password length: To change the length of the default password, click and drag the blue slider in the Password Length tile to your desired length.
    • Adjust the password characters: To change the characters to be used in a generated password, tick or untick the boxes beside the following options: Letters, Mixed Case, Numbers, and/or Punctuation.

To create a strong password using Password Generator:

  1. Tap the Avast Password Manager icon on your device. The app opens.
  2. Unlock your Avast Password Manager, then under More features, tap Password Generator. A default strong 20-digit password is generated.
  3. Continue with one of the following options:
    • Copy password: To copy the provided password, tap Copy Password. The password is copied to your clipboard.
    • Create a new password: To generate a new password, click the Regenerate icon, in the top-right corner. A new password is generated.
    • Adjust password length: To change the length of the default password, tap and drag the blue slider in the Password Length tile to your desired length.
    • Adjust the password characters: To change the characters to be used in a generated password, tap the sliders beside the following options: Letters, Mixed Case, Numbers, and/or Special Characters.

To create a strong password using Password Generator:

  1. Tap the Avast Password Manager icon on your device. The app opens.
  2. Unlock your Avast Password Manager, then under More features, tap Password Generator. A default strong 20-digit password is generated.
  3. Continue with one of the following options:
    • Copy password: To copy the provided password, tap Copy Password. The password is copied to your clipboard.
    • Create a new password: To generate a new password, click the Regenerate icon, in the top-right corner. A new password is generated.
    • Adjust password length: To change the length of the default password, tap and drag the blue slider in the Password Length tile to your desired length.
    • Adjust the password characters: To change the characters to be used in a generated password, tap the sliders beside the following options: Letters, Mixed Case, Numbers, and/or Special Characters.

Further recommendations

  • Learn more about your Password Guardian score in Avast Password Manager
  • Avast Password Manager
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Updated on: 17/12/2024

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