Passwords and Password Managers

Passwords are the keys to your online life. This course shows a simple, memorable way to make strong passwords, explains password managers that remember them for you, and walks through two-step verification and passkeys. You will also learn what to do if a password is stolen. Nothing in this course ever asks you to share a password with anyone, including us.

What you will learn

• Why reused passwords are dangerous
• The three random words method
• Using the password manager built into your phone
• Two-step verification and one-time codes
• Passkeys explained simply
• What to do if an account is hacked

Who this course is for

• Anyone with lots of passwords to remember
• People who use the same password everywhere
• Families helping a parent stay secure

Every lesson has large, clear steps, a try-it-yourself task and a short quiz, and you earn a certificate when you finish. Lessons work for iPhone, iPad and Android; screens can look slightly different on your device.