Generate Secure Passwords

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do I need to improve the strength of my passwords?
A: If you are protecting valuable data, you need to be using a secure, randomly generated password.


Q: Do I need to have Microsoft Excel to open this spreadsheet?
A: Yes


Q: How is this password generated?
A: Two levels of randomization are used.  Characters are selected using Microsoft Excel's random() function, then these random characters are randomly selected to create the password.


Q: The spreadsheet doesn't seem to work right on my computer?
A: This spreadsheet contains macros that are safe. Click Enable Macros button if prompted. If you do not receive the prompt, in Excel click the Tools Menu :Macro:Security and change the security level to Medium or Low.