Password Security Guide

Essential 10 minutes

Why Passwords Matter

Weak passwords are a top cause of crypto theft. Data breaches expose passwords constantly. If you reuse passwords, one breach compromises everything.

The #1 Rule

NEVER reuse passwords. Every account should have a unique, strong password. One reused password = all accounts at risk.

What Makes a Strong Password

16+ characters - Longer is exponentially harder to crack
Random - No dictionary words, names, or patterns
Unique - Different for every account
Mix - Letters, numbers, symbols

Bad Passwords:

password123
Bitcoin2024!
qwerty12345
Any word + numbers

Good Passwords:

7$kP@mN2vQ9xL#wR
xK4!pNq@mW8#zL2v
Generated by password manager

Use a Password Manager

You can't remember unique strong passwords for 50+ accounts. Use a password manager.

Recommended Password Managers:

Bitwarden - Free, open source, excellent
1Password - Premium, great features
KeePass - Offline, open source

How Password Managers Work

1. One master password unlocks your vault
2. Manager generates unique passwords
3. Auto-fills passwords for you
4. You only need to remember ONE password

Email Security

Your email is the master key to everything. If compromised, attackers can reset all your passwords.

Use strongest possible password
Enable 2FA (authenticator app, not SMS)
Consider dedicated email for crypto accounts

Additional Tips

Never share passwords
Don't save passwords in browsers
Check haveibeenpwned.com for breaches
Change passwords if breached
Enable 2FA everywhere possible

Secure Your Password Manager!

Your password manager master password should be:
- Very strong (20+ characters)
- Memorized (not written anywhere digital)
- Protected by 2FA