How do I pick words at random?

Use dice and a word list (Diceware) or your manager's passphrase option, not words you choose yourself.

Is a passphrase as strong as a random password?

Six random words from a large list give about 77 bits, like a 12-character random password.

Can I add numbers and symbols?

You can, but more words help more than tricks.

Easy-to-Remember Passwords – Passphrases vs Random

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Truly random passwords, like the ones this generator makes, are the strongest but not meant to be memorized; save them in a password manager. For the few you must remember, such as your manager's master password or your computer login, use a passphrase of 5 or 6 random, unrelated words, like "lantern-cobalt-yeast-orbit-sleepy". Chosen at random, five or six words are hard to guess yet easy to type. Avoid quotes, song lyrics and personal details.

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Use this generator for every account you save in a manager.
For a master password, pick 5–6 random words.
Join them with dashes and keep it only in your head.

At a glance

Type	Example	Best for
Random password	k7#Qv9mT2!xRw4pL	Everything saved in a manager
Passphrase	lantern-cobalt-yeast-orbit-sleepy	Master password, device login
Personal phrase	MyDogMax2015!	Avoid: easy to guess

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