Good password habits
Weak or reused passwords are the most common reason business accounts get hacked. Strong, unique passwords are one simple step that makes your business much safer.
A good password
- At least twelve characters. Length matters more than special characters.
- Unique. Each password is used in only one place.
- Random. No names, birth dates, place names or years.
Bad passwords are short (“abc123”, “password”), personal (“Kari1985”, “Mandal2024”), reused across several services, or written on a note next to the PC.
Passphrase: simple and strong
A passphrase is three or more random words strung together, for example “Fjord-Rainbow-Coffee2026!” or “Dog.Bicycle.OrangeJuice”. It's long, easy to remember and much harder to crack than a short, cryptic password like “P@ssw0rd”.
Use a password manager
A password manager stores your passwords and fills them in for you. You only need to remember one strong master password.
| Solution | Best for |
|---|---|
| Bitwarden | Individuals and businesses. The one we provide and recommend. |
| 1Password | Businesses, good integration with Teams |
| Keeper | Businesses with compliance requirements |
Here's how to get started:
- Install the app on your PC and phone, and the extension in your browser.
- Create an account with a strong master password.
- Save passwords in the manager as you sign in to services.
- Next time, the manager fills them in for you.
Get in touch for advice on a business solution.
Password rules at work
- Never use your work password for personal services.
- Never share passwords with colleagues. Use shared mailboxes instead, where each user signs in with their own account.
- Change your password right away if you think it has been compromised.
- Always use two-factor authentication as well. See Why two-factor authentication matters.
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