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How often should I change my passwords?

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I want to start changing my password more often but i’m not sure how often I should change it.

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[mitchell01starc]

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It’s a good practice to change your passwords every 3-6 months. However, if you suspect a security breach, change it immediately. Use strong, unique passwords for each account and consider a password manager for added security.

• This reply was modified 1 week, 6 days ago by mitchell01starc.

[kees_b]

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You asked this already 2 month ago: https://www.techrepublic.com/forums/discussions/how-often-should-i-change-my-password/ . Continue there.

But first read: https://www.zdnet.com/article/changing-your-password-regularly-is-a-terrible-idea-and-heres-why/

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• This reply was modified 1 week, 6 days ago by kees_b.

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