> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.locker.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generate Strong Passwords

> Strong passwords are the first line of defense against cyberattacks. Generate the most secure passwords using Locker's built-in password generator.

Strong passwords are the first line of defense against cyberattacks. Generate the most secure passwords using Locker's built-in password generator by following these steps:

## On Web App and Desktop App

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Security Tools">
    Click **Security Tools** on the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Password Generator">
    Click **Password Generator** from the tools list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize your password">
    Customize the generated password with the following options:

    * Drag the length slider to adjust the password length (up to 64 characters)
    * Use uppercase letters (A-Z)
    * Use lowercase letters (a-z)
    * Use digits (0-9)
    * Use special characters (@!\$%\*)
    * Avoid ambiguous characters

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/locker/DGmCYM1Opanpr-4x/images/en/locker-password-manager/general-features/built-in-add-on-features/password-generator-web.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DGmCYM1Opanpr-4x&q=85&s=c992358446b84d5ff6d94c81ce485493" alt="Password Generator on Web Vault" style={{display: 'block', margin: '0 auto'}} width="1777" height="713" data-path="images/en/locker-password-manager/general-features/built-in-add-on-features/password-generator-web.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the password">
    Click **Copy** once you are satisfied with the generated password.
  </Step>
</Steps>

You can also use the Password Generator available on the **Create new password** or **Edit password** screen.

## On Mobile Devices

### Generate a strong password from the Vault

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Locker app">
    Open the **Locker** app on your iOS or Android device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Password Generator">
    Tap **Tools** > **Password Generator**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize your password">
    Customize the generated password.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/locker/DGmCYM1Opanpr-4x/images/en/locker-password-manager/general-features/built-in-add-on-features/password-generator-mobile.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DGmCYM1Opanpr-4x&q=85&s=44a4440f02796c657d86e2da8741e532" alt="Password Generator on mobile" style={{display: 'block', margin: '0 auto', maxWidth: '400px'}} width="868" height="1696" data-path="images/en/locker-password-manager/general-features/built-in-add-on-features/password-generator-mobile.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the password">
    Tap **Use Password** to copy it to the clipboard, or tap **Regenerate** to generate a different password.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Generate a strong password and fill it on an app / website

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable autofill">
    First, you need to enable Locker's autofill feature.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to the sign-up screen">
    On the app or website you are using, navigate to the sign-up or login screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the password field">
    Tap the password field, then tap the Locker icon on the keyboard that appears.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate a strong password">
    * On iOS, you can generate a strong password by tapping the **Password** icon in the top-right corner, or create a new login item by tapping the **Plus** icon.
    * On Android, tap the **Plus** icon in the top-right corner to create a new login item.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## On Browser Extension

### Generate a strong password from the Vault

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the extension">
    Open the Locker browser extension.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Generator tab">
    Click the **Generator** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize your password">
    Customize the generated password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy or save">
    Click **Copy** or **Save with Locker** to add a new item with the generated password.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Generate a strong password and fill it on a website

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the website">
    On the website you are visiting, navigate to the sign-up or login screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the password field">
    Click the password input field and click the Locker icon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize and use">
    In the Password Generator popup that appears, customize the password and click **Use Password** -- the generated password will be filled into the field.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If the popup does not display the Password Generator, open it by clicking the **...** button in the top-right corner > select **Generate Password**.
</Note>