This guide will show you how to generate strong passwords for all your online accounts using ExpressKeys.

ExpressKeys can generate strong passwords that are long, randomized, and complex, making them difficult for attackers to crack. You can determine the length of your generated password and can also specify whether you want the password to include capitals, numbers, or symbols.

Once you generate a password, you can save it in your password manager and fill it with a click or tap when signing into your accounts.

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ExpressKeys for Android
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ExpressKeys for Android

There are multiple ways to generate strong passwords within ExpressKeys for Android. You can generate strong passwords when creating a new login or when editing an existing login.

Generate a strong password for a new login

There are two ways you can generate a strong password for a new login in ExpressKeys: while creating an account with a website or app or while manually adding a new login to ExpressKeys.

Note: This process requires autofill to be enabled. If you have yet to enable it, you can do so by following the steps in our guide to enabling autofill for ExpressKeys.
  1. Go to the website or app’s signup screen or page.
  2. Tap the username, email, or password field.Signup page for a website shown on Android. The username, email, and password fields are highlighted.
  3. Your keyboard will pop up. Tap Add New Login above it to open a login creation page within ExpressKeys.Signup page for a website on Android. The keyboard is pulled up and the Add New Login button is highlighted.
  4. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password? to open the password generator.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on Android. The Need a new password? button is highlighted.
  5. Customize your password. For the strongest security, look for a message saying, Very secure! Could take centuries to crack.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on Android. The Very secure! Could take centuries to crack message is highlighted.
  6. Tap Use This Password.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on Android. The Use This Password button is highlighted.
  7. Fill out the remaining fields and tap Save.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on Android. The Save button is highlighted.
  8. ExpressKeys will automatically fill the relevant signup fields.Signup page for a website shown on Android.

Note: Generating a password while manually adding a login to ExpressKeys does not change the actual password for the website or account. To fully update your password, make sure you also change it in the account’s or website’s settings.
  1. Open the ExpressKeys app.
  2. Unlock your vault using your credentials or biometrics.
  3. Tap the plus iconAdd icon..ExpressKeys app interface showing the home screen on Android. The plus icon is highlighted.
  4. Tap Logins.ExpressKeys app interface showing the menu for adding a new login, secure note, or credit card on Android. The Logins option is highlighted.
  5. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password? This will open the built-in password generator.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on Android. The Need a new password? button is highlighted.
  6. Customize your password using the available settings. For the strongest security, look for a message saying, Very secure! Could take centuries to crack.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on Android. The Very secure! Could take centuries to crack message is highlighted.
  7. Once you are happy with your password, tap Use This Password.I think it's worth highlighting the button since the image is pretty "crowded" visually
  8. Fill in the other details, then tap Save.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on Android. The Save button is highlighted.

Generate a strong password for an existing login

  1. Open the ExpressKeys app.
  2. Unlock your password manager.
  3. Tap the Logins widget.ExpressKeys app interface showing the home screen on Android. The Logins widget is highlighted.
  4. Tap the three-dot menu icon next to the login you want to generate a password for.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Login Items page on Android. The three-dot menu icon next to a login is highlighted.
  5. In the menu that appears, tap Edit Login.ExpressKeys app interface showing the dropdown menu for a saved login on Android. The Edit Login option is highlighted.
  6. Under the Password field, tap Generate strong password. This opens the built-in password generator.ExpressKeys app interface showing the edit page for a saved login on Android. The Generate strong password button is highlighted.
  7. For the strongest security, change password settings until you see a message saying Very secure! Could take centuries to crack.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on Android. The Very secure! Could take centuries to crack message is highlighted.
  8. Tap Use This Password.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on Android. The Use This Password button is highlighted.
  9. Tap Save.ExpressKeys app interface showing the edit page for a saved login on Android. The Save button is highlighted.
Note: Updating a password in ExpressKeys only changes the saved password in your password manager. It does not change the actual password for the website or account. To fully update your password, make sure you also change it in the account’s or website’s settings.

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ExpressKeys for iOS

There are multiple ways to generate strong passwords within ExpressKeys for iOS. You can generate strong passwords when creating a new login or when editing an existing login.

Generate a strong password for a new login

There are two ways you can generate a strong password for a new login in ExpressKeys: while creating an account with a website or app or while manually adding a new login to ExpressKeys.

Note:This process requires autofill to be enabled. If you have yet to enable it, you can do so by following the steps in our guide to enabling autofill for ExpressKeys.
  1. Go to the website’s or app’s signup page.
  2. Tap the username, email, or password field to open the keyboard.Password creation page during signup on a website on iPhone. The password field is highlighted.
  3. Tap the key icon in the top-right of your keyboard.Password creation screen for a website on iPhone. The password icon in the top right of the keyboard is highlighted.
  4. Enter your vault password or use Face ID or Touch ID to open the ExpressKeys app.ExpressKeys Face ID authentication screen on iPhone.
    Note: If you have multiple password managers enabled, you will see a popup menu instead of the ExpressKeys authentication screen. Tap ExpressKeys to proceed.Autofill options for a website on iPhone. The ExpressKeys button is highlighted.
  5. This opens the ExpressKeys login options for the website or app you are using. Tap Create New Login to create a login for the service.ExpressKeys app interface showing a list of saved logins on iPhone. The Create New Login button is highlighted.
  6. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password? This will open the ExpressKeys password generator.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on iPhone. The Need a new password? button is highlighted.
  7. For the strongest security, customize the password until you see Very secure! Could take centuries to crack.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on iPhone. The Very secure! Could take centuries to crack message is highlighted.
  8. When done, tap Use This Password.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on iPhone. The Use This Password button is highlighted.
  9. Add the other details and tap Save & Fill.ExpressKeys app interface showing a new login page on iPhone. The Save & Fill button is highlighted.
  10. ExpressKeys will automatically fill out the relevant signup fields.Password creation page during signup on a website on iPhone.

Note: Generating a password while manually adding a login to ExpressKeys does not change the actual password for the website or account. To fully update your password, make sure you also change it in the account’s or website’s settings.
  1. Open the ExpressKeys app.
  2. Unlock your vault using your credentials or biometrics.
  3. Tap the plus icon Add icon..ExpressKeys app interface showing the home screen on iPhone. The plus icon is highlighted.
  4. Tap Logins.ExpressKeys app interface showing the menu for adding a new login, secure note, or credit card on iPhone. The Logins option is highlighted.
  5. Under the Password field, tap Need a new password? to open the built-in password generator.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on iPhone. The Need a new password? button is highlighted.
  6. Customize your password. For the strongest security, look for a message saying, Very secure! Could take centuries to crack.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on iPhone. The Very secure! Could take centuries to crack message is highlighted.
  7. When done, tap Use This Password.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on iPhone. The Use This Password button is highlighted.
  8. Fill in the other details, then tap Save.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Add New Login page on iPhone. The Save button is highlighted.

Generate a strong password for an existing login

  1. Open the ExpressKeys app.
  2. Unlock your vault using your credentials or biometrics.
  3. Tap the Logins widget.ExpressKeys app interface showing the home screen on iPhone. The Logins widget is highlighted.
  4. Tap the login you want to generate a password for.ExpressKeys app interface showing the Login Items page on iPhone.
  5. Tap Edit.ExpreeKeys app interface showing a saved login on iPhone. The Edit button is highlighted.
  6. Under the Password field, tap Generate strong password. This opens the built-in password generator.ExpressKeys app interface showing the edit page for a saved login on iPhone. The Generate strong password button is highlighted.
  7. For the strongest security, customize the password until you see Very secure! Could take centuries to crack.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on iPhone. The Very secure! Could take centuries to crack message is highlighted.
  8. Tap Use This Password.ExpressKeys app interface showing the password generator window on iPhone. The Use This Password button is highlighted.
  9. Tap Save.ExpressKeys app interface showing the edit page for a saved login on iPhone. The Save button is highlighted.
Note: Updating a password in ExpressKeys only changes the saved password in your password manager. It does not change the actual password for the website or account. To fully update your password, make sure you also change it in the account’s or website’s settings.

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