How do I create a strong password?

Use long, unique passwords and a password manager instead of predictable variations.

Answer

A strong password is long, unique to one account, and difficult to guess. A password manager can generate and store random passwords so you do not have to remember them. Never reuse a business password for personal services, and do not rely on substitutions such as replacing an 'a' with '@'.

Recommended steps

Use at least 14 characters when a service permits it.
Generate a unique password for every account.
Store credentials in a reputable password manager.
Enable multi-factor authentication wherever available.