Password strength requirements
No password may be less than 8 characters in length. Passwords comprise four character types: lowercase ("abc"); uppercase ("ABC"); numeric ("123"); and special ("%#&"). Your Administrator has assigned you the following minimum password strength:
No password may be less than 8 characters in length. Passwords comprise four character types: lowercase ("abc"); uppercase ("ABC"); numeric ("123"); and special ("%#&"). Three password strengths can be assigned:
Good
• 3 character types, but some repeat characters, i.e. "Sampla12"
Strong
• 3 character types, no repeat characters, i.e. "Sample12"
or
• 4 character types, but some repeat characters, i.e. "Sampla1%"
Excellent
• 4 character types, no repeat characters, i.e. "Sample1%"
What to avoid when creating a password:
• Don't use a password that contains personal information (name, birthday, etc.)
• Don't use keyboard patterns (qwerty) or sequential numbers (12345)
• Don't use the same password for different accounts
Tips for protecting your password:
• Never reveal your password to anyone (including friends, family, etc.)
• Never send your password by email
• Periodically change your password to a new one that meets this same criteria