---
id: cloud-accounts.is-my-password-checked-against-breach-lists
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/is-my-password-checked-against-breach-lists
category: "Cloud accounts"
subcategory: "Passwords, keys and privacy"
question: "Does the strength check send my password anywhere?"
alt_questions:
  - "Is my password checked online?"
  - "Does Storage Studio check passwords against breaches?"
  - "Password strength check privacy"
  - "Is my FTP password uploaded to check it?"
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."
tags: ["passwords", "privacy", "strength meter"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/password-strength-meter-explained", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/where-are-my-cloud-passwords-and-keys-stored"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Does the strength check send my password anywhere?

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.