How to generate strong passwords

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This guide will show you how to generate strong passwords for all your online accounts using ExpressVPN Keys (ExpressVPN’s password manager).

ExpressVPN Keys can generate strong passwords that are long, randomized, and complex, making them difficult for attackers to crack. You can determine the length of your generated password, and can also specify whether you want the password to include capitals, numbers, or symbols.

Once you have generated a password, you can save them in your password manager and fill them with just a click or tap when signing in to your accounts.

ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension

Generate a strong password for a new login

To generate a strong password in the Chrome extension:

1. Install and set up the ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension.
2. Click the ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Click  at the top-right.
5. Under the Password field, click Need a new password?.
6. Fill in the other details.
7. Click Save.

To generate a strong password when creating a new account on a website:

1. Install and set up the ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension.
2. Click the ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension.
3. Go to the website you want to create an account for.
4. Click the password field.
5. Click the suggested password.
6. You will be prompted to save your new login. Click Save.

Generate a strong password for an existing login

1. Install and set up the ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension.
2. Click the ExpressVPN Keys Chrome extension.
3. Unlock the password manager.
4. Click a saved login.
5. Click Edit.
6. Under the Password field, tap Generate strong password.
7. Click Save.

If you have any issues generating passwords for new accounts or existing logins, refer to this troubleshooting page.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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ExpressVPN for Android

There are multiple ways to generate strong passwords within ExpressVPN Keys in the ExpressVPN app for Android. You can generate strong passwords when creating a new login or when editing an existing login. Additionally, you can also generate strong passwords without creating or editing a login.

Generate a strong password without creating a new login

1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
2. Tap the Keys tab.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Tap in the top-right.
5. Tap Generate Password.

Generate a strong password for a new login

To generate a strong password within the ExpressVPN app:

1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
2. Tap the Keys tab.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Tap in the top-right.
5. Tap Add Login.
6. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password?
7. Once you are happy with your password, tap Use This Password.
8. Fill in the other details.
9. Tap SAVE.

To generate a strong password when creating a new account on a website or an app:

Before proceeding, make sure to enable autofill in the app settings.

1. Go to the login screen or page.
2. Tap the username or password field.
3. Tap the keyboard or dropdown button Add New Login.
4. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password?.
5. Tap SAVE & FILL.

Generate a strong password for an existing login

1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
2. Tap the Keys tab.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Tap a saved login.
5. Tap EDIT in the top-right.
6. Under the Password field, tap Generate strong password.
7. Once you are happy with your password, tap Use This Password.
8. Tap SAVE.

If you have any issues generating passwords for new accounts or existing logins, refer to this troubleshooting page.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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ExpressVPN for iOS

There are multiple ways to generate strong passwords within ExpressVPN Keys in the ExpressVPN app for iOS. You can generate strong passwords when creating a new login or when editing an existing login. Additionally, you can also generate strong passwords without creating or editing a login.

Generate a strong password without creating a new login

1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
2. Tap the Keys tab.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Tap in the top-right.
5. Tap Generate Password.

Generate a strong password for a new login

1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
2. Tap the Keys tab.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Tap in the top-right.
5. Tap Add Login.
6. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password?
7. Tap Use This Password.
8. Fill in the other details.
9. Tap SAVE.

Generate a strong password for an existing login

1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
2. Tap the Keys tab.
3. Unlock your password manager.
4. Tap a saved login.
5. Tap EDIT in the top-right.
6. Under the Password field, tap Generate strong password.
7. Tap Use This Password.
8. Tap SAVE.

If you have any issues generating passwords for new accounts or existing logins, refer to this troubleshooting page.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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