It can be rather annoying to create an account on any online platform, especially when it appears that every site has a different set of standards for what can and cannot be in a password. However, those site are simply trying to help keep your information safe from scammers and hackers.
The Better Business Bureau suggests that whenever you set up a new password, to look at it as though it is the last line of defense against the bad guys. If they can guess it, they can get your information, and in some cases your money. Also, if you use the same email and password for every account, those scammers and hackers can easily get more information from other sites as well. That is why you should avoid easy passwords.
A strong password typically consists of around 12 to 14 characters, and a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers and symbols, as the site allows. Keeping track of multiple passwords can be a pain, but keeping them in your phone can make them easily accessible by a hacker. However, a piece of paper kept in a lockbox cannot be hacked and is a relatively safe place to keep that information.
