What is it?
A password is a secret used to unlock an account.
Why would I need this?
Someone with access to an account may be able to read or change its information.
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- Use a different password for each important account.
- Consider a password manager to create and keep long passwords.
- Turn on multifactor authentication when offered.
- Keep recovery details current. Do not share login or verification codes in response to unexpected messages.
Try it.
Use the fictional phrase builder below. It does not ask for, check, or store your real password.
Watch out for this.
A phrase shown in a public lesson is not a password you should use.
Explain this another way
A second sign-in step adds another check beyond knowing a password.
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A sign-in might ask for a password, followed by a code from an authenticator app.
What does that word mean?
Password: A secret used to sign in. Never put your real password into a HAB practice exercise.
Username: The name that identifies an account when you sign in. It may be an email address.
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