Getting Started
The Password Generator helps you create secure, customizable passwords based on your specific requirements. This guide will walk you through all the features and settings available.
Presets
The application comes with three built-in presets to quickly generate passwords:
- Default: Creates passwords with 2 words in alternate case, 3 digits at the end, and 1 symbol.
- Secure: Creates highly secure passwords with 4 words, random separators, and padding with digits and symbols.
- Memorable: Creates easy-to-remember passwords with 3 capitalized words separated by hyphens and 2 digits at the end.
Select a preset from the dropdown menu to quickly apply these settings.
Custom Settings
You can customize your password generation with the following settings:
Words
- # of Words: The number of words to include in each password (1-10).
- Min Length: The minimum length of each word.
- Max Length: The maximum length of each word.
Transformations
- Case Transformation: How to transform the case of words (lowercase, uppercase, capitalize first letter, or alternate case).
Separator
- Type: How to separate words (none, fixed character, or random character).
- Alphabet: The characters to use for separators.
Padding
- Digit(s) Before/After: The number of digits to add before or after the password.
- Symbol(s) Before/After: The number of symbols to add before or after the password.
- Padding Type: Whether to use fixed or random characters for symbol padding.
- Padding Character Alphabet: The symbols to use for padding.
Generating Passwords
After configuring your settings, specify the number of passwords to generate (1-100) and click the "Generate" button. The generated passwords will appear in a table on the right side of the screen.
Password Pushing
The application integrates with Password Pusher (pwpush.com) to securely share passwords:
- Push Individual Password: Click the paper plane icon next to a password to push it.
- Push All Passwords: Click the "Push All" button to push all generated passwords.
- PWPush Settings: Configure how long the passwords remain available by clicking the settings icon.
Exporting Passwords
You can export your generated passwords to an Excel spreadsheet by clicking the "Export" button. You can optionally include staff member names if you're generating passwords for multiple users.
Sharing Configuration
You can share your current password generation settings by clicking the "Copy Config URL" button. This creates a URL that, when opened, will load the application with your exact settings.