The Advanced Password Strength Checker is a Java Swing application designed to help users generate strong passwords and evaluate the strength of their existing passwords. This tool provides a visual representation of password strength, suggestions for strong passwords, and the ability to copy passwords to the clipboard for easy use. Whether you're concerned about online security or just looking for a way to manage your passwords more effectively, this application offers a simple and intuitive solution.
Password Strength Evaluation: Dynamically assesses and displays the strength of the entered password based on various criteria including length, use of numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and special characters.
Password Strength Meter: Offers a visual representation of the password's strength, making it easy to understand at a glance.
Generate Strong Password: With a single click, users can generate a strong password that meets high security standards.
Copy to Clipboard: Allows users to copy the generated or entered password to the clipboard for easy pasting into other applications or websites.
Show/Hide Password: Users can toggle visibility of their password, making it easier to verify what has been entered or generated.
Evaluate Strength: The application will automatically evaluate and display the strength of your password as you type.
Copy Password: Use the "Copy to Clipboard" button to copy the password for use in other applications.
Toggle Visibility: Check or uncheck the "Show Password" box to toggle the visibility of your password.
This application requires Java to run. Ensure you have Java installed on your system before proceeding.
Download the .java file for the Advanced Password Strength Checker. Compile the file using a Java compiler. You can do this from the command line by navigating to the directory where the file is located and running:
javac PasswordStrengthChecker.java
Run the compiled class using Java:
java PasswordStrengthChecker Prerequisites
Java Development Kit (JDK) - To compile and run the application. Tested on JDk 21.
Building From Source To build this application from source, you will need a Java development environment set up with JDK and a suitable IDE (such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or NetBeans). Load the source code into your IDE, compile it, and run the application.
Contributions Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improving this application, feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.