Teaching Kids Good Password Habits

Kids sign up for games, schools and apps long before they understand risks. A few clear rules go a long way.

Keep rules simple

• Never share passwords with friends.
• Use a long phrase made of random words.
• Never use the same password for everything.
• Tell an adult if anything looks strange.

Make a game of passphrases

Let them pick four silly words and create a story that helps them remember. It is both fun and secure.

Use a family manager

Parents can manage children’s credentials in a family vault and teach them to use autofill.

Set the example

Show them your own habits, like two-factor authentication and not clicking strange links.