Password Generator
Generate strong, random passwords instantly — free, no account required.
What makes a password strong?
A strong password is long, truly random, and unique — used for one account only, never reused elsewhere. The Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) and MaltaCERT recommend passwords of at least 12 characters for regular accounts and 16 or more for sensitive access such as e-banking, email, and the government portal servizz.gov.mt.
Malta is an EU member state and fully applies the GDPR, with the IDPC empowered to impose fines up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover. Malta hosts a significant iGaming, fintech, and financial services sector — credential security is a commercial priority in this context. As an English-speaking jurisdiction, Malta faces heavy competition from English-language security tools globally, but locally-oriented content with Maltese regulatory references fills a real gap.
This generator creates passwords using crypto.getRandomValues() — the browser's cryptographically secure random number API. Your password is generated entirely on your device and is never transmitted to any server.
How the password generator works
Select character types, set the length, and click Generate. The tool assembles a character pool based on your settings and independently picks each position using crypto.getRandomValues() with rejection sampling to eliminate statistical bias. The result is a password with maximum entropy for the chosen pool.
Fully in-browser. No data is sent to our servers. No password is logged, stored, or included in telemetry packets. Verify yourself: open Developer Tools (F12) → Network tab — no outgoing requests fire when you hit Generate.
Password entropy explained
Entropy measures your password's unpredictability in bits. Formula: entropy = log₂(pool size) × length. A 16-character password from all 95 printable ASCII characters has approximately 105 bits of entropy.
For context: at one billion guesses per second — the speed of a modern GPU against fast hash algorithms — exhausting a 72-bit space would take an average of 2.4 billion years. Our strength meter shows the actual bit count so you can make an informed decision, not just a vague colour band.
Best practices for users in Malta
- Unique password per service, no exceptions. Password reuse is the leading cause of cascading account compromise. One unique password per account completely neutralises credential-stuffing attacks.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Maltese banks (Bank of Valletta, HSBC Malta, APS Bank), servizz.gov.mt, and major online services offer 2FA. With 2FA active, a stolen password is useless to an attacker.
- Use a password manager. Bitwarden (open source, free), 1Password, and KeePass are reliable options.
- Check whether your data has been exposed at haveibeenpwned.com — free and recommended by security experts.
- Beware phishing emails impersonating the MFSA or Malta Post. These bodies never request passwords via email or SMS.
Password security in Malta: regulatory context
The IDPC (Information and Data Protection Commissioner) enforces GDPR in Malta and has investigatory and corrective powers including fines. MaltaCERT, operated by MITA (Malta Information Technology Agency), coordinates the national response to cyber incidents and publishes security advisories.
Malta's iGaming sector — one of the largest in Europe per capita — and its growing fintech hub mean that credential security failures have outsized commercial consequences. The MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority) also has guidance on cybersecurity for regulated entities, reinforcing the importance of strong authentication practices across the financial sector.
FAQ
- What does the IDPC recommend for passwords?
- The IDPC recommends implementing appropriate technical security measures under GDPR Article 32, which includes strong password policies: at minimum 12 characters, no reuse, use of a password manager, and enabling multi-factor authentication on all important accounts.
- Is this generator safe to use?
- Yes. Passwords are generated exclusively in your browser using
crypto.getRandomValues()— a cryptographically secure API. No password is sent to our servers. No account is required. Verify by opening Developer Tools (F12) → Network tab and watching for outgoing requests when you click Generate. - What do the entropy bits in the strength meter mean?
- Entropy bits measure how hard it would be to guess your password. Each additional bit doubles the number of possible combinations. At 72 bits, an attack running at one billion guesses per second would take an average of 2.4 billion years.
- Can I generate multiple passwords at once?
- Yes — up to 50 in one click. Set the count with the counter, click Generate, and use "Copy All" to copy the full newline-separated list to your clipboard. Useful for IT administrators or replacing many weak passwords in a single session.
- What is pronounceable mode?
- It generates passwords with an alternating consonant-vowel pattern, e.g.
Kixofu-47!— still random and strong, but easier to memorise or read aloud. Entropy is slightly lower than fully random passwords of the same length; we recommend lengths of 20+ characters in this mode. - What should I do if my data has been exposed in a breach?
- Change the affected service's password immediately. If you reused that password elsewhere — the most common and dangerous habit — change it there too. Enable 2FA on all important accounts. Check haveibeenpwned.com to see which other services may be affected.