Generate a secure password in Firefox

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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

  1. Click on the password field.
  2. Right-clickHold down the Control key while you click on the password field to open the Context Menu.
  3. Select Use Generated Password…
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  4. Firefox will generate a password. Click Use a Securely Generated Password to autofill the field with this password.
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  5. 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 your logins with the Firefox Password Manager.