How Often Should You Change Passwords? — Updated 2025

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Old Advice: Change Every 90 Days

NIST no longer recommends this. Forced changes make people choose weaker passwords.

When to Actually Change

  • After a data breach
  • If you suspect unauthorized access
  • If you used the same password elsewhere

Focus on strong unique passwords instead of frequent changes.