Creating strong, unique passwords for every online account is critical for security. But constantly inventing new passwords that meet complexity requirements is time-consuming and challenging.
That’s where Dashlane’s built-in password generator comes in handy.
Dashlane’s password generator tool enables you to create complex, secure passwords with one click.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to use the password generator on different devices. To change the settings for your passwords, and share tips and tricks for using it. We’ll also discuss how to make the passwords easy to remember and look at the benefits and downsides of password generator tools. Let’s get started.
Accessing the Password Generator in Dashlane
The password generator is readily available in Dashlane across all platforms:
Desktop app
Click the password generator icon (dice) when creating a new login or editing an existing one.
Mobile app
Tap the password generator icon (dice) when adding a new password or changing a current one.
Web vault
Click the password generator icon (dice) when creating or editing a password via dashlane.com.
It takes just one click to access the generator whenever you need a new secure password!
Customizing Your Generated Passwords
Dashlane allows you to customize various parameters to create unique passwords tailored to your preferences:
Length
Choose password length from 6 up to 128 characters. Longer is harder to crack.
Character types
Select any mix of lowercase/uppercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.
Prefix/suffix
Add a prefix or suffix string of characters to make passwords memorable.
Easy to memorize
Check this option to get password suggestions using common words or patterns.
Adjust these options until the generated password meets your ideal balance of security and memorability.
Tips for Using the Password Generator
Follow these tips when creating Dashlane generated passwords:
Unique for each account
Never reuse the same password twice! Generate a new one for every account.
Store new passwords in vault
Save all generated passwords directly into your Dashlane vault for safe storage.
Adjust length as needed
For low-risk accounts, shorter passwords around 12 characters are okay. Use longer 20+ character passwords for financial accounts or emails.
Making Generated Passwords Easy to Remember
If you don’t use Dashlane’s password auto-fill, here are some tips to make randomly generated passwords more memorable:
Repeat letters or numbers
Repeated characters or strings like “jj” or “123” can help recall.
Use memorable word combinations
Passphrases like “bee honey bourbon rain” are easier to remember than random gibberish.
Utilize passphrases
Combine words, dates, names, or places of meaning to you in a passphrase.
With practice, strong autogenerated passwords can become second nature.
Password Generator Benefits and Drawbacks
As with any tool, there are both pros and cons to using a password generator:
Saves time
You skip struggling to invent new passwords yourself. Just click to generate!
Increases security
Random passwords are harder for cybercriminals to guess or crack than user-created ones.
Can create overload
Too many randomly generated passwords make recalling each one difficult.
Less personalized
Characters lack the meaning of passwords based on your personal info.
Overall, a password generator enhances convenience and security if used properly. Lean on it as a helpful tool, but don’t become overly reliant.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about Dashlane’s password generator:
You can include up to 4 character types: lowercase, uppercase, numbers, and symbols.
Unfortunately, no you need an internet connection to generate passwords through Dashlane.
Yes, you can favorite passwords to save them for reuse later in your Dashlane vault.
Use the batch password changer under Account > Password Health to bulk change old passwords.
No, the strength score it provides is not adjustable based on your preferences.