Difference between revisions of "Account Password Policy"
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When picking a password, pick one that is difficult to guess (i.e. don't use your nickname). Remember, your password protects both your privacy and identity. | When picking a password, pick one that is difficult to guess (i.e. don't use your nickname). Remember, your password protects both your privacy and identity. | ||
| − | ==Your | + | ==Your passphrase must== |
* be at least 8 characters in length | * be at least 8 characters in length | ||
* contain both letters and non-letters | * contain both letters and non-letters | ||
| − | ==Your | + | ==Your passphrase cannot contain== |
* a dictionary word which is longer than 3 letters. | * a dictionary word which is longer than 3 letters. | ||
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* a run of characters on the keyboard longer than 3 letters. (eg. qwerty) | * a run of characters on the keyboard longer than 3 letters. (eg. qwerty) | ||
* the characters ' " or \ | * the characters ' " or \ | ||
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| + | [[Why do I have to change my password?]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.cio.wisc.edu/security/ Creating strong passwords] |
| − | * [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/tools/user/password.php Change your password] | + | * [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/tools/user/password.php Change your 鶹Ƶ User Account password] |
[[Category:Policies]] | [[Category:Policies]] | ||
[[Category:Security]] | [[Category:Security]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 23 April 2020
A password is required to check 鶹Ƶ e-mail and to access many parts of the 鶹Ƶ Website.
When picking a password, pick one that is difficult to guess (i.e. don't use your nickname). Remember, your password protects both your privacy and identity.
Your passphrase must
- be at least 8 characters in length
- contain both letters and non-letters
Your passphrase cannot contain
- a dictionary word which is longer than 3 letters.
- a dictionary word which is longer than 3 letters backwards.
- a run of letters longer than 3 letters. (eg. abcd)
- a run of numbers longer than 3 letters. (eg. 1234)
- a run of characters on the keyboard longer than 3 letters. (eg. qwerty)
- the characters ' " or \
Why do I have to change my password?