What are some good password ideas?

Short answer

Good password ideas include long passphrases made from a sentence you love, a mix of random words with numbers and symbols, or a line from a song or poem. Avoid names, dates and common words. Make it at least 12 characters.

When you create a password for your wedding website, think about what is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Use a line from a favourite song or book, then add numbers and symbols. For example, "SheLovesYou!1963" or "ToBeOrNot2Be?"
Combine three random words that are not related, like "ChairMountainTea", then add a number and symbol: "ChairMountainTea#7"
Use a memorable place from your relationship, like where you got engaged, but change the spelling: "Beach@Sunset!2024"
Take a sentence you say often, like "We always laugh together", and turn it into "We@lwaysLaugh2gether!"

Avoid using your names, your wedding date, your postcode, or the word "wedding" on its own. Those are the first things someone might try. Also avoid simple patterns like "123456789abc" or "password1234".

If you want to be extra safe, use a random password generator, but then you will need to store it somewhere secure. A passphrase is often easier to remember and can be just as strong.

Remember, the goal is length and unpredictability. A 12-character password with a mix of characters is a good starting point, but longer is even better.