My password doesn't work — the five most common causes
Troubleshooting walk-through for when a password from Password Generator doesn't behave the way you expect.
Generating a password sounds like it should require an app — and historically it did. Password Generator runs the same thing in your browser tab, with one tap and no signup.
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Why your password doesn't work — five most common causes
- Source data too long — exceeds the format's encoding capacity. Password Generator warns at the threshold; pay attention to the warning.
- Wrong format selected — the password was generated for the wrong target. Re-run with the right format.
- Size too small — the password was downloaded at a size where the encoding can't be reliably read. Bigger is safer.
- Color contrast — if you customized colors, low contrast between foreground and background breaks scannability.
- Damaged in transit — copying the password as a low-resolution image (e.g., a screenshot) destroys detail.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Password Generator store my generated password?
No. Password Generator generates everything in your browser; nothing is uploaded, saved, or sent.
Can I generate passwords in bulk?
Yes — drop a list of inputs and Password Generator runs them all in sequence, packaged into a ZIP for download.
Can I customize the password's appearance?
Yes — size, color, error-correction, margin, and optional logo overlay are all supported.
Will my password work after Password Generator shuts down?
Yes — once generated, a password is a standalone artefact. It doesn't depend on Password Generator continuing to exist.
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