How Do I Create a Good Password?

A good password is one that cannot be easily guessed or cracked with a password cracking program. A good password should contain at least one non alpha-numeric character, a mixture of caps and lower case letters, and be 6-8 characters long.

Do not use:

  • Standard English words found in the dictionary
  • Words particular to you that can be easily guessed: a variation of your name, your pets name, your significant other's name, the name of your favorite band, etc.
  • You user ID
  • Your birthdate, social security number, or other date important to you

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