Difference between revisions of "Account Password Policy"
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| − | * [http://www.doit.wisc.edu/security/passwords/passwordrunner.asp Creating strong passwords] | + | * |
| + | [http://www.doit.wisc.edu/security/passwords/passwordrunner.asp Creating strong passwords]<br /> | ||
| + | [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/tools/user/password.php Change your password] | ||
[[Category:Policies]] | [[Category:Policies]] | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 2 September 2006
A password is required to check 鶹Ƶ email 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 password must
- be at least 8 characters in length
- contain both letters and non-letters
Your password 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 \
External links