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Create a strong password using Norton Password Generator

One of the most important ways to prevent computer security breaches is the use of a strong password. Weak passwords can be guessed, or cracked, within seconds, using the modern computing power available in a simple laptop.

The Password Generator in Norton Password Manager lets you create highly secure passwords that are difficult to crack or guess. Whenever you create a new login, you can use the Password Generator to create strong passwords.

To create a strong password using Password Generator, select one of the following:

I have Norton browser extension on Windows or Mac computer

  1. Open your browser.

  2. Click Norton Password Manager on the top-right corner of the browser.

  3. In the screen that appears, under Set Up Your Web Browser, click Next.

  4. Sign in to your account.

  5. Do one of the following:

    • If you have set up Mobile Unlock, click Approve on your mobile device to log in to your Norton Password Manager vault.

    • If you have not set up Mobile Unlock, click Enter your vault password on your Norton Password Manager browser extension.

  6. In the Unlock your vault window, type your vault password and click Unlock.

  7. Click the the Password Manager extension icon and click Open Web App.

  8. In the Password Manager window, under More Features, click Password Generator present on the bottom-left corner of the Web App.

    A strong password of 20 digits by default is shown on top of the Password Manager window.

  9. Click the Copy or Regenerate icon Sample alt text to copy or regenerate the displayed password and click Close.

    You can alter the password by checking one or more of the check boxes that are shown below. You can also change the length of the password by dragging the slide header.

    You can also generate a strong password by using the Password Generator available in this website.

I have Norton Password Manager app on Android or iOS device

  1. Sign in to your Norton Password Manager app.

  2. In the Vault screen, under More Features, tap Password Manager

  3. In the Generate screen, tap Generate.

    A strong password is generated and is shown on top of the Password Manager screen.

  4. Click Copy to copy the displayed password.

    You can alter the password by checking one or more of the check boxes that are shown below. You can also change the length of the password by dragging the slide header.

     


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DOCID: v130586296
Operating System: Windows
Last modified: 03/02/2023