Wordpress Password Generator

This is an easy to use tool that enables you to generate the MD5 hash of a string. In order to use the tool, enter the text you want to convert to MD5 below and click on ‘Generate’ button. 

Why Use Wordpress Strong Passwords?

• Protection Against Hacking: Strong passwords make brute-force and dictionary attacks significantly harder.
• WordPress-Specific Threats: WordPress is a popular platform, making it a frequent target for hackers.
• Compliance with Best Practices: Strong passwords align with security standards for website and data protection.

By default, WordPress allows you to choose passwords for your user accounts but does not require them to be secure. The built-in password generator appears during the WordPress installation, on the user registration page, and on the user profile page. By clicking the “Generate Password” button, users can create a new strong password. Similarly, when changing a password through the user profile editing page, users can click the “Set New Password” button to generate an unlimited combination of unique strong passwords.

However, you may notice that it allows users to bypass the password strength check by selecting the “Confirm Use of Weak Password” option. Likewise, any user registering on your website can also evade strong password requirements by selecting this option on the registration page.

If you are running a membership site or an online store where many users have accounts, this can severely compromise the security of your WordPress website. With that in mind, let’s explore how to implement secure passwords and require users to switch to a strong password generator.

Example Passwords Generated

• &G7pdP91$DxZ!a
• wwJ32x@2#T89vN
• 9x1#YtLi$Pq8*R

Features of a WordPress Password Generator

1. Randomization: Generates completely random combinations of characters to ensure uniqueness.
2. Character Options:
   • Uppercase letters (A-Z)
   • Lowercase letters (a-z)
   • Numbers (0-9)
   • Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, !)
3. Customizable Length: Allows users to specify the password length (typically recommended to be 12-16 characters or more).

Method 1: Enforce Strong Password Generator in WordPress

First, you need to install and activate the Password Policy Manager plugin for WordPress. For more details, see our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

After activation, go to the Password Policy page in the WordPress admin area and click the checkbox to enable the password policy. You can then set a site-wide password policy for all users. Options include minimum password strength, requiring special characters and numbers, and enforcing password expiration after a specific period.

Below this, you can configure additional advanced options for password security. For instance, you can automatically reset passwords for inactive users, prevent users from reusing old passwords, or disallow users from resetting their passwords on their own.

The plugin also lets you limit login attempts to prevent brute-force attacks. You can specify the number of login attempts allowed before the account is locked, after which login will be disabled for 24 hours. You can also set the lockout duration or require manual unlocking by an admin.

Set Password Policies by User Role

The plugin allows you to set different password policies based on user roles. For example, on a membership site, you can create unique password requirements and security settings for authors, subscribers, customers, or members.

See the Password Generator in Action

The plugin will now automatically display the strong password generator on the WordPress registration, profile, and password change screens. It will also prevent users from setting weak passwords or bypassing your password policy.

Method 2: Customize Strong Passwords in User Registration and Login Forms

The password policy method mentioned above applies to default WordPress user registration and password reset forms. However, if you use custom user registration and password reset forms, users may still find ways to bypass your stronger password requirements.

An easy way to enforce strong passwords is by using WPForms. It is the best WordPress form builder plugin that allows you to easily create any type of form, including custom user registration and login forms.

Steps to Implement:

Install and Activate WPForms
First, you need to install and activate the WPForms plugin. For detailed instructions, see our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin. Note: You’ll need at least the Pro plan to access the User Registration addon.

Activate the User Registration Addon
After activation, go to the WPForms » Settings page to enter your license key. You can find this information in your WPForms account. Then, visit the WPForms » Addons page and click the “Install Addon” button under the User Registration Addon.

Create a Custom User Registration Form
Next, go to WPForms » Add New. Provide a title for your form and select the User Registration Form template. This will load the form builder, where you can edit the form fields.

Enable Password Strength
Click on the password field to edit it and enable the “Enable Password Strength” toggle. Below this, you can set the minimum password strength to “Strong.”

Embed the Form
Save the form and exit the form builder. WPForms makes it easy to add the form anywhere on your website. Simply edit the post or page where you want the custom user registration form to appear, and add the WPForms block to the content area.

Publish the Form
Select your custom user registration form from the block settings. WPForms will load a live preview of your form in the editor. Save and publish your post or page, and preview your custom user registration form.

When users fill out the password field, they will be required to use a stronger password. The form will not be submitted with a weaker password.

Best Practices

1. Save Your Password: Use a password manager to securely store generated passwords.
2. Avoid Reuse: Never reuse passwords across multiple accounts.
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add extra security to your WordPress site.
4. Update Regularly: Change your WordPress admin and database passwords periodically.