Password guidelines

DataManager requires a password with a minimum length of 8 characters, including at least one number. Your password may not include your username.

Read further for guidelines on creating secure passwords:

How do I create a secure password?

• Include punctuation marks and/or numbers in your password. Example: universe!23.
• Mix uppercase and lowercase letters. Example: Universe!23.
• Include similar looking substitutions, such as the symbol "$" for the letter "S." Example: Univer$e!23.
• Create a unique acronym. Don’t use acronyms that can be found in a dictionary. 
  
  

Are there passwords I should avoid?

• Don't use the example passwords above ("Universe!23" or "Univer$e!23").
• Don't use passwords that contain personal information (such as your or a family member's name or date of birth).
• Don't use letter patterns that are shown on a computer keyboard (for example, asdf) or sequential numbers (1234).
• Don't use repeating characters (such as aa or 11).

I’ve created a secure password. Now what?

• Don’t let anyone else know your password.
• Don’t email your password to anyone (not even to yourself).
• Do keep a list of your passwords in a safe, offline location or use a program like Evernote Basic for storing passwords securely in the Cloud.
• Get in the habit of changing your password on a regular basis (for example, at the start of a new semester).

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