Lesson 3

Passphrases

When word-based secrets are easier to type and remember.

A passphrase is a password made from multiple words. It can be easier to type, read over a call, or remember temporarily.

Passphrases work best when the words are chosen randomly. A clever sentence you made up may be easier to guess than a random sequence of unrelated words.

Use passphrases for human-entered secrets. Use random character passwords when a password manager will store and autofill them.

When you want to practice, use the related DevCove tool — optional, not part of this lesson.

Open related tool

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