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How do you generate passwords?

How do you generate passwords?

  • Random Characters?
  • Passphrases?
  • High Ascii?

Something like this?

cat /dev/urandom | strings
Solution

  • Mac OS X's "Keychain Access" application gives you access to the nice OS X password generator. Hit command-N and click the key icon. You get to choose password style (memorable, numeric, alphanumeric, random, FIPS-181) and choose the length. It also warns you about weak passwords.