{"id":24530,"date":"2026-01-30T07:32:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/security-how-do-i-choose-a-good-password\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T07:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:32:06","slug":"security-how-do-i-choose-a-good-password","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/security-how-do-i-choose-a-good-password\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Choosing a Good Password"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A strong password is your first line of&nbsp;defence.<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Choosing the right password helps protect your account from unauthorised access, reduces the risk of data loss, and gives you peace of mind every time you log in.&nbsp;Passwords protect some of your most important digital spaces, including your billing details, services, and personal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will help you understand how to choose a strong, secure password using simple, practical tips that are easy to apply, even if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not technically inclined.&nbsp;By following these best practices, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised access and keep your 1-grid account safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-37.png\" alt=\"Tips for Choosing a Good Password\" class=\"wp-image-34290\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-makes-a-password-strong\">What Makes a Password Strong?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-best-practices-for-choosing-a-secure-password\">Best Practices for Choosing a Secure Password&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-use-a-long-password-or-passphrase\">1. Use a Long Password or&nbsp;Passphrase&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-use-a-mix-of-characters\">2. Use a Mix of Characters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-3-avoid-dictionary-words-and-names\">3. Avoid Dictionary Words and Names&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-4-don-t-reuse-passwords\">4.&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;Reuse Passwords&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-5-use-memory-techniques-safely\">5. Use Memory Techniques (Safely)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-6-change-your-password-when-it-matters\">6. Change Your Password When It Matters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-extra-layer-of-protection-use-two-factor-authentication-2fa\">Extra Layer of Protection:&nbsp;Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our&nbsp;Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-makes-a-password-strong\"><strong>What Makes a Password Strong?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong password is designed to be&nbsp;<strong>hard for others to guess, crack, or reuse<\/strong>, while still being manageable for you to remember or store securely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A strong password should:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-be-longer-rather-than-shorter\">Be\u00a0<strong>longer rather than shorter<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-a-mix-of-characters\">Use a\u00a0<strong>mix of characters<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-avoid-personal-or-common-information\">Avoid\u00a0<strong>personal or common information<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-be-unique-to-each-account\">Be\u00a0<strong>unique<\/strong>\u00a0to each account\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-best-practices-for-choosing-a-secure-password\"><strong>Best Practices for Choosing a Secure Password<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1-use-a-long-password-or-passphrase\"><strong>1. Use a Long Password or&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepersecurity.com\/features\/passphrase-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Passphrase<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Longer passwords are exponentially harder to crack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-aim-for-12-15-characters-or-more\">Aim for\u00a0<strong>12\u201315 characters or more<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-passphrases-multiple-unrelated-words-are-often-stronger-and-easier-to-remember\">Passphrases (multiple unrelated words) are often stronger and easier to remember\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example:<\/em>&nbsp;Cloud!River7Glass&amp;Moon&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-2-use-a-mix-of-characters\"><strong>2. Use a Mix of Characters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>This increases complexity without reducing usability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-uppercase-letters-a-z\">Uppercase letters (A\u2013Z)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-lowercase-letters-a-z\">Lowercase letters (a\u2013z)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-numbers-0-9\">Numbers (0\u20139)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-symbols-amp-etc\">Symbols (#\u00a0$ !\u00a0% &amp; etc.)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-3-avoid-dictionary-words-and-names\"><strong>3. Avoid Dictionary Words and Names<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoiding this prevents common&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brute-force_attack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>brute-force<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dictionary_attack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>dictionary<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-real-words-even-with-substitutions\">Real words (even with substitutions)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-names-birthdays-places-or-favourite-teams\">Names, birthdays, places, or favourite teams\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-common-phrases-or-song-lyrics\">Common phrases or song lyrics\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-4-don-t-reuse-passwords\"><strong>4.&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;Reuse Passwords<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Not recycling passwords limits damage if another service is compromised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each important account (email, hosting, banking) should have its&nbsp;<strong>own unique password<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-5-use-memory-techniques-safely\"><strong>5. Use Memory Techniques (Safely)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this makes strong passwords easier to recall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-a-private-phrase-meaningful-only-to-you\">A private phrase meaningful only to you\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-an-obscure-sentence-combined-with-symbols-and-numbers\">An obscure sentence combined with symbols and numbers\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-trusted-password-manager-for-storage\">A trusted\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/passwords.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>password manager<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for storage\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-6-change-your-password-when-it-matters\"><strong>6. Change Your Password When It Matters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly changing&nbsp;your password helps prevent long-term exposure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change your password if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-you-suspect-unauthorised-access\">You suspect\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/preventing-unauthorised-customers-from-accessing-1grid-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>unauthorised access<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-receive-a-security-alert\">You receive a security alert\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-reused-the-password-elsewhere\">You reused the password elsewhere\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-make-sure-your-password-is-very-strong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Strong passwords<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>don\u2019t&nbsp;need frequent changes unless&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-extra-layer-of-protection-use-two-factor-authentication-2fa\"><strong>Extra Layer of Protection:&nbsp;Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the strongest password can be compromised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/two-factor-authentication-2fa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;protects your account by requiring a second verification step when logging in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>This is highly recommended for all 1-grid Customer Zone accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;stuck&nbsp;and need any&nbsp;additional&nbsp;guidance or support,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;an outline of what we can do and what is not within&nbsp;our<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guiding you through updating your password\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resetting your Customer Zone password (if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0logged out)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resetting Two-Factor Authentication\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guiding you through account security settings\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Cannot Assist With<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See or recover your existing password\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose passwords on your behalf\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. How often should I change my password?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-how-often-should-i-change-my-password-only-when-there-s-a-security-concern-or-you-ve-reused-it-elsewhere\">Only when\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a security\u00a0concern,\u00a0or\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0reused it elsewhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Are password managers safe?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-are-password-managers-safe-yes-reputable-password-managers-are-one-of-the-safest-ways-to-manage-strong-unique-passwords\">Yes, reputable password managers are one of the safest ways to manage strong, unique passwords.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. What if I forget my password?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-what-if-i-forget-my-password-you-can-reset-it-securely-via-the-customer-zone-login-page\">You can reset it securely via the Customer Zone login page.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/security-how-do-i-choose-a-good-password\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Choosing a Strong Password<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/two-factor-authentication-2fa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Two-Factor Authentication and Why\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0Critical<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/customer-zone-update-your-1-grid-password-while-logged-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Update Your 1-grid Password While Logged In<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/customer-zone-how-to-recover-a-lost-1-grid-password\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Resetting Your 1-grid Password (if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0logged out)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-keep-your-1grid-account-details-up-to-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Keeping Your 1-grid Account Details\u00a0Up to Date<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/preventing-unauthorised-customers-from-accessing-1grid-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Preventing Unauthorised Access to Your Account<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-verify-your-1grid-account-for-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Verify Your 1-grid Support Account<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a\u00a0password\u00a0to keep your account safe\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0to feel\u00a0like a challenge\u00a0with\u00a0this\u00a0easy-to-reference guide. Stuck?\u00a0Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of\u00a0Support<\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0then contact our Support Team for\u00a0further\u00a0clarity and\u00a0guidance\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).\u00a0We&#8217;re\u00a0ready\u00a0to see how we can help!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A strong password is your first line of&nbsp;defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Choosing the right password helps protect your account from unauthorised access, reduces the risk of data loss, and gives you peace of mind every time you log in.&nbsp;Passwords protect some of your most important digital spaces, including your billing details, services, and personal&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[1564,1179,1190],"ht-kb-tag":[1574,188,448,480,723,891,967,1575],"class_list":["post-24530","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-general","ht_kb_category-my-account","ht_kb_category-web-security","ht_kb_tag-2fa","ht_kb_tag-choose","ht_kb_tag-good","ht_kb_tag-how-to","ht_kb_tag-password","ht_kb_tag-security","ht_kb_tag-strong","ht_kb_tag-two-factor-authentication"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - 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