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Learn how Firefox can create a secure password for you when creating a new online account.

{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. #*If the generated password does not meet the website requirements, clicking on the password field will reveal (unmask) the password so you can edit it to meet the requirements. {/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}