🔐 For most people:
- Every 6–12 months is a reasonable schedule if your password is strong and unique (and you haven’t been alerted to a breach).
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Immediately change your password if:
- You get a security alert or data breach notice.
- You suspect someone else has accessed your account.
- You’ve reused that password on another site that was compromised.
🏢 For workplaces or sensitive systems:
- Many organizations require password changes every 60–90 days, especially for systems with financial, personal, or confidential data.
- This is often combined with multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen security.
🧠 Best practice tips:
- Use unique passwords for each account.
- Use a password manager to generate and store them securely.
- Focus on strong passwords (long phrases, not just random letters).
- Enable MFA wherever possible — it’s the best protection even if a password leaks.