Cloud accounts · Passwords, keys and privacy
Does the strength check send my password anywhere?
Short answer: No. The meter scores your password entirely on your Mac using length, character mix and a short built-in list of common passwords. Nothing is sent or looked up online, so use a unique password per server.
No. The strength meter scores your password entirely on your Mac — length, a mix of character types, and a short built-in list of very common passwords. Nothing is looked up online or sent anywhere.
Because it isn't a breach check, a password that's long but already used elsewhere can still score well. Use a unique password for each server and keep them in a password manager.