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Learn how Firefox can create a secure password for you when creating a new online account.
Learn how Firefox can create a secure password for you when creating a new online account.
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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.
#[[Template:contextmenu]] on the password field to open the '''Context Menu'''.
#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]].
{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.
=To generate a new password=
{for fx76}
Firefox can automatically generate random, secure passwords for you when you're creating an account:
#Click the password field on a website. The secure password option will automatically display.
#Click '''Use a Securely Generated Password''' to fill in the field. Firefox will also save your new login for that site.
{/for}
{for not fx76}
#Click on the password field.
#[[Template:contextmenu]] on the password field to open the '''Context Menu'''.
#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}
To view and edit your passwords, see [[Manage passwords on Firefox desktop with Firefox Lockwise]].
{note}'''Tip:''' If coming up with your own password, 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 your own secure password]].{/note}