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Generate Passphrases in C# (.NET)

Complete code tutorial with examples and best practices

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Language: C#

What: Generate cryptographically secure passphrases in C# using <code>RandomNumberGenerator</code> for .NET applications. Perfect for ASP.NET Core identity systems.

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Generate cryptographically secure passphrases in C# using RandomNumberGenerator for .NET applications. Perfect for ASP.NET Core identity systems. Looking for other languages? Check our code examples in PHP , JavaScript , Python , Java , C++ , Ruby and Go or use our interactive web generator.

C# Code Example

using System;
using System.Security.Cryptography;
using System.Linq;

public class PassphraseGenerator
{
    private static readonly string[] Wordlist = new[]
    {
        "ability", "able", "about", "above", "accept" // ... 7771 more words
    };

    public static string GeneratePassphrase(int wordCount = 6)
    {
        using var rng = RandomNumberGenerator.Create();
        var words = new string[wordCount];

        for (int i = 0; i < wordCount; i++)
        {
            byte[] randomBytes = new byte[4];
            rng.GetBytes(randomBytes);
            uint randomValue = BitConverter.ToUInt32(randomBytes, 0);
            int index = (int)(randomValue % Wordlist.Length);
            words[i] = Wordlist[index];
        }

        return string.Join("-", words);
    }

    public static void Main()
    {
        // Generate 6-word passphrase
        string passphrase = GeneratePassphrase(6);
        Console.WriteLine(passphrase);
        // Output: "thunder-crystal-freedom-mountain-quantum-brilliant"

        // Calculate entropy: log2(7776^6) ≈ 77.5 bits
        double entropy = wordCount * Math.Log(Wordlist.Length, 2);
        Console.WriteLine($"Entropy: {entropy:F1} bits");
    }
}

[EXPLANATION]

C#'s RandomNumberGenerator class provides cryptographically secure random number generation. This implementation uses proper disposal patterns with using statements. The modulo operation introduces negligible bias with 32-bit random values. This approach is suitable for ASP.NET Core applications and Windows desktop applications.

Expected Output

thunder-crystal-freedom-mountain-quantum-brilliant
phoenix-nebula-velocity-cascade-harmony-infinite
starlight-cosmos-radiant-eclipse-jupiter-zenith

Common Use Cases

  • ASP.NET Core Identity password generation
  • Desktop application master passwords
  • Windows service account credentials
  • Azure Key Vault secret generation
  • Password reset functionality

Important Notes

  • Use RandomNumberGenerator, not Random class
  • Always dispose RandomNumberGenerator with using
  • .NET 6+: use RandomNumberGenerator.GetInt32() for simpler code
  • Load wordlist from embedded resource for production
  • Consider async methods for UI responsiveness

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