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A password entropy calculator measures the cryptographic strength of a password in bits: entropy = log₂(character set size^password length). A 12-character password using upper, lower, digits, and symbols has ~79 bits of entropy. At least 60–70 bits is generally recommended; password managers make using high-entropy passwords practical.

Guide étape par étape

  1. 1Count character set size
  2. 2Calculate combinations for length
  3. 3Show bits of entropy

Exemples résolus

Entrée
12 char password, mixed case+numbers
Résultat
~79 bits entropy
Measure of password strength

Erreurs courantes à éviter

  • Not double-checking results
  • Ignoring edge cases

Questions fréquentes

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