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Phrase Passwords

The Phrase Method:

Using the first letter of each word in a phrase can also help construct a good password. The object is to pick a phrase that is at least eight words long and then use the first letter of each word.

Phrase Examples:

Phrase Creates this password
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water J&Jwuth2fapow
I spent too much at the fair last night Is2matfln
Gee, what I would give for a really good password GwIwg4argp

 

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