MLSci / password-generator-react

This is a simple password generator web application built with React. It allows users to generate secure and randomized passwords based on their desired length and complexity.

Password Generator

This is a simple password generator created using React. It allows you to generate strong, random passwords of a specified length and with optional requirements such as including numbers, symbols, and uppercase/lowercase letters.

Features

• Generates a random password based on user-defined criteria:
  • Length (between 4 and 20 characters)
  • Character types (lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters)
• Automatically copies the generated password to the clipboard for easy use.
• Responsive design for use on desktop and mobile devices.

Possible Future Feature

• Option to use a known word in the generated password for easier memorization.

Installation

To run this application locally, you must have Node.js and npm installed on your computer. Then, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository onto your computer.
2. Open a terminal window and navigate to the project directory.
3. Run npm install to install the necessary dependencies.
4. Run npm start to start the development server.
5. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Usage

To use the password generator, simply adjust the length and requirements of your desired password using the input fields and checkboxes. Then, click the "Generate Password" button to create a new password. You can copy the generated password to your clipboard by clicking the "Copy" button.

Demo

A live demo of this project is available at https://asaggse.github.io/password-generator-react/

Contributing

If you have any suggestions or issues, feel free to open a pull request or issue on the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.