How to create and manage strong passwords without forgetting them?

Install a password manager like Bitwarden (free), 1Password ($3/mo), or Apple Passwords (built into iOS/Mac). It generates unique, strong passwords for every account and fills them in automatically. You only need to remember one master password.

Use a passphrase of 4-6 random words separated by hyphens: "purple-bridge-seventeen-candle" is far stronger than "P@ssw0rd123!" and much easier to remember. Add a number or symbol between words for extra strength.

Passkeys are a new technology that replaces passwords entirely. Supported by Google, Apple, and Microsoft, passkeys use your device's biometrics (fingerprint or face) to log in. There is nothing to type, nothing to remember, and nothing that can be phished.

Check if your email or passwords have been compromised using Have I Been Pwned (haveibeenpwned.com). Enter your email address and it shows which data breaches included your information. Change the password on every breached account immediately.

For people uncomfortable with digital tools, a physical password notebook stored in a secure location (locked drawer, safe) is far better than reusing the same password everywhere. Write each account, username, and unique password by hand.