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Creating a Strong Password

4 min readLast updated 2026-02-01

Strong Passwords

Your password is your first line of defense.

Password Requirements

  • Minimum 12 characters
  • Mix of uppercase and lowercase
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character

Strong Password Tips

Do:

  • Use a passphrase (e.g., "Coffee-Mountain-Sunrise-42!")
  • Use a password manager
  • Make it unique to Zirdle

Don't:

  • Use personal information (birthdays, names)
  • Reuse passwords from other sites
  • Use common words or patterns
  • Share your password

Password Managers

We recommend:

  • 1Password
  • Bitwarden
  • LastPass
  • Dashlane

Changing Your Password

  1. 1. Go to Settings > Security
  2. 2. Click Change Password
  3. 3. Enter current password
  4. 4. Enter new password (twice)
  5. 5. Click Save

Password Compromise?

If you suspect your password is compromised:

  1. 1. Change it immediately
  2. 2. Enable 2FA
  3. 3. Review account activity
  4. 4. Contact support
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