1. A method, performed by a computer system, for obtaining a password hint, the method comprising: receiving a spatial pattern from a user; obtaining a password comprising a plurality of characters; obtaining a password hint comprising an arrangement of characters; and storing for the user, or providing to the user, the password hint, wherein: the arrangement of characters includes the plurality of characters of the password and additional characters, and the plurality of characters of the password are located within the arrangement of characters according to the received spatial pattern.