Best practices for creating secure usernames
Usernames often tell a lot about you. Many users include personal information like their full name, birth year, favorite hobbies, sports teams, and more, making you more susceptible to cyberattacks. This is where the Bitwarden Username Generator comes in. Not only can you create unique and random usernames, you can create new usernames for every account.
Combining randomness and memorability
Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols where allowed, but avoid patterns that are easy to guess (like "1234" or "abcd").
Consider using words or phrases that are meaningful to you, but not publicly known, and altering them in unpredictable ways.
Avoiding personal information
Never use your full name, birthdate, address, or other easily accessible personal details in your username.
Avoid references to your hobbies, pets, or favorite sports teams, as this information can often be found on social media.
For example, instead of "JohnSmith1990," you might use a combination of a favorite color and a random number, but altered, such as "Blu3R0ck789s."