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Revision id: 195755
Created: Feb 28, 2020, 3:15:13 AM
Creator: AliceWyman
Comment: [[Template:newfeatureupdate]] {for not fx74} replaced with note (see discussion)
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Reviewed: Feb 28, 2020, 3:16:10 AM
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{for not fx74}{note}This article describes how to generate a secure password in [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 74 and above. {/note}{/for}

When creating a new account on a website, it can be difficult to think of a unique and secure password. When signing up for a new account on a website, Firefox can generate a secure password for you.

{note}'''Tip:''' Remember not to reuse passwords between sites or have a password that is easy to guess, [[Create secure passwords to keep your identity safe|click here to learn more about how to create a secure password]].{/note}

=To generate a new password=
#Click on the password field. 
#Open the '''Context Menu''' for this field with a {for win}right click{/for} {for not win}secondary click (also known as Control click or two finger click){/for}.
#Select {menu Use Generated Password…}
#;[[Image:use-generated-password|width=300]]
#Firefox will generate a password. Click {menu Use a Securely Generated Password} to autofill the field with this password. 
#;[[Image:generated-password|width=300]]
#Firefox will save the password for this website in '''Lockwise'''. The password can then be retrieved to confirm the password. 

For more information see [[Manage passwords on Firefox desktop with Firefox Lockwise]].

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This article describes how to generate a secure password in Firefox version 74 and above.

When creating a new account on a website, it can be difficult to think of a unique and secure password. When signing up for a new account on a website, Firefox can generate a secure password for you.

Tip: Remember not to reuse passwords between sites or have a password that is easy to guess, click here to learn more about how to create a secure password.

To generate a new password

Click on the password field.
Open the Context Menu for this field with a right click secondary click (also known as Control click or two finger click).
Select Use Generated Password…
Firefox will generate a password. Click Use a Securely Generated Password to autofill the field with this password.
Firefox will save the password for this website in Lockwise. The password can then be retrieved to confirm the password.