Is a 10-Character Password Strong Enough?
A 10-character password with mixed types can take up to hundreds of years to crack. It is reasonable for low-value accounts but below NIST recommendations for high-value or sensitive accounts.
| Length | Entropy | Estimated Crack Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 characters | ~65 bits | Up to 400 years |
10-Character Password Examples
When to Use a 10-Character Password
Use 10-character passwords for general or low-value accounts. For banking, email, or password managers, prefer 12 or 16 characters.
How to Generate a Strong 10-Character Password
Click Generate above. This page defaults to 10 characters. Keep all character types enabled for maximum strength.