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==== Diceware ==== | ==== Diceware ==== |
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We also recommend Diceware for generating strong passphrases; easier to remember, easier to type (especially on mobile keyboards) and generally stronger than 8-random-character passwords. It is very important that the words are selected randomly, not taken out of a book or something. We prefer six- or seven-word passphrases, but four would probably be adequate for our local logins. | We also recommend Diceware for generating strong passphrases; easier to remember, easier to type (especially on mobile keyboards) and generally stronger than 8-random-character passwords. It is very important that the words are selected randomly, not taken out of a book or something. We prefer six- or seven-word passphrases. Users are now using ssh keys, and Diceware is great at generating long passphrases that get typed once upon starting up a keyring/session manager. [[diceware_faq|More about DiceWare]] |
Users are now using ssh keys, and Diceware is great at generating long passphrases that get typed once upon starting up a keyring/session manager | |
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==== Writing Down Passwords ==== | ==== Writing Down Passwords ==== |