# pwqgen > Generate a random passphrase. > See also: `libpasswdqc`. > More information: . - Generate a passphrase: `pwqgen` - Generate a passphrase with a specific bit size between 24 and 136: `pwqgen random={{bitsize}}` - Use a config file to control password generation: `pwqgen config={{path/to/config_file}}` - Display help: `pwqgen {{[-h|--help]}}` - Display version: `pwqgen --version`