How to Check Your Password Security for Free

afzal iqbal Nov 03 / 1 day ago

Short answer: You can check your password security for free with the Bsks Password Strength Checker — a free password security checker that rates your password instantly in your browser. Type it in (nothing is stored or sent), and it shows which of five strength checks your password passes.

How to check your password security in 3 steps

Type your password. Open the Password Strength Checker and type your password into the "Password" field.
Show or hide it. Use the eye icon inside the field to show or hide your password while you type.
Read the strength rating. The tool tests five checks — lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers (0-9), special characters (!@#$%^&*) and at least 8 characters — and updates the rating live. Adjust your password until it passes all five.

Practical tips

Go longer than the minimum: 12 or more characters beats exactly 8 every time.
Mix all four character types: a blend of upper and lower case, numbers and symbols is much harder to crack.
Never reuse passwords: a strong password used on ten sites is only as safe as the weakest of them.
Use a password manager: generate and store a unique strong password for every account instead of memorising them.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to type my password into the checker?

Yes. The check runs entirely in your browser — nothing is stored or sent anywhere, as stated on the tool's page.

What makes a password strong?

Length plus variety: at least 8 characters combining lowercase, uppercase, numbers and special characters, with no dictionary words or personal details.

Why does the checker test five rules?

The five checks cover the most common attack methods: each missing character type (lowercase, uppercase, number, symbol) and short length makes brute-force and dictionary attacks far easier.