Imagine you have a toy box, and only you can open it. A password is like a secret code that lets your phone or computer know it's really you trying to get in. If someone else knows the code, they can take your toys, or your money, if it’s a bank account.
Examples
- You remember your password by linking it to a memorable phrase, like your favorite song lyric.
- You forget your password and can’t log into your account.
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See also
- What are passwords?
- Why Can’t You Just Copy a Password to Log In?
- How do passwords work the same way?
- What are dictionary attacks?
- How Can a Single Password Unlock So Many Websites?