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Hints for creating a safer password

• Longer passwords are safer than short passwords,
  use at least 8 characters.
• Combining letters and numbers is a safety gain.
• Cryptic passwords are better than real words or names.
• Non pronounceable episodes of consonants are more difficult to guess than artificial words: "Gtn93qckp" is better than "Elbaum78".
• Mnemotic verses may be helpful to memorise passwords: "I got my first bike with 8 years, my car with 19 years" --> Igmfbw8yMcw19.
• Use special characters an numbers aswell.
• Always use different passwords for different accounts. Dont leave notes with passwords near your computer.
• Password generators can be used as technical tools. They spit out random passwords on demand: for example "Q4ZsEv9h".
• Change your password every few months.