How frequently should you change your password?

🔐 For most people:

• Every 6–12 months is a reasonable schedule if your password is strong and unique (and you haven’t been alerted to a breach).
• Immediately change your password if:
  • You get a security alert or data breach notice.
  • You suspect someone else has accessed your account.
  • You’ve reused that password on another site that was compromised.

🏢 For workplaces or sensitive systems:

• Many organizations require password changes every 60–90 days, especially for systems with financial, personal, or confidential data.
• This is often combined with multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen security.

🧠 Best practice tips:

• Use unique passwords for each account.
• Use a password manager to generate and store them securely.
• Focus on strong passwords (long phrases, not just random letters).
• Enable MFA wherever possible — it’s the best protection even if a password leaks.