Kids are online all the time and many of the sites they use require accounts with passwords. For #SaferInternetDay 2017, here are some tips for kids to help them keep their passwords safe. These apply to adults as well!
Don’t use anything that others can guess about you like your name or your birthday. The best passwords are ones that are hard to figure out.
Mix it up. Good passwords use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. You can even substitute symbols for letters like using $ instead of an S.
Use a different password for each site. This way, if someone guesses your password on one site, they won’t have access to information on all of the sites you use.
Don’t let anyone know your password (except your parents). Your parents are the only ones who should know your passwords. Don’t tell anyone else, even your friends.
Always log out. When you are using a computer or other device that your share with others, you should always log out after you are done.
Don’t write your password down and leave it in a place where others can see it. A password should be easy to remember but hard to guess. If you have to write your password down, make sure to keep it in a safe place where only you can get it.
