Make your Wi-Fi password long and shareable
Home Wi-Fi passwords often need to be typed on phones, TVs, and laptops. A long random password is strong, while a long passphrase can be easier to read out loud or save in a household password manager.
Generate a Wi-Fi passwordRandom password: best for password managers and QR sharing.
Passphrase: easier when guests type it manually.
Guest network: safer than sharing your main network password.
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Wi-Fi password checklist
- Use a different password from your router admin password.
- Use a guest network for visitors and temporary devices.
- Change the password when roommates, guests, or contractors no longer need access.
- Avoid family names, addresses, phone numbers, and pet names.
- Store the password somewhere trusted instead of posting it publicly.
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