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Password length has a huge impact on security, but common words and patterns can still make short passwords easy to break.
A 7 character password could often be cracked in minutes or faster if it uses common patterns, depending on how random it is and which characters it uses.
A random 7-character password is much stronger than a predictable one with the same length.
Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid dictionary words and anything based on your name, birthday, or favorite team.
Use the homepage tool to test or generate a stronger password