Generate a Database Password

Database passwords should be 24+ characters with all character types. They're only typed once during setup, so length isn't an inconvenience.

Avoid special characters like $ or @ if your database connection string doesn't escape them — they can break the URL syntax.

Never use the database root/admin password in application connection strings. Create a dedicated database user with minimal permissions.

Store database credentials in environment variables or a vault (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Doppler) — never in plaintext files.