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Password Recommendations

It is mandatory that every account at the university have a strong password.  Many of our systems enforce strong passwords as well as password expiry.  Most SEEUsystems enforce the following password rules:
  • Must contain at least 3 different types of characters:
    • lowercase (e.g., a b c d)
    • uppercase (e.g., A B C D)
    • numbers (e.g., 1 2 3 4)
  • special characters/symbols (e.g., ! @ #)
  • Must not contain reserved/special characters (e.g., backslash '\') or spaces
  • Must not be based on your first name, middle name, last name, email address, or login ID
  • Must be between 8 to 30 characters in length
  • Cannot be recently used or similar to a previous password (no password rotation)
Password Tips
  • Mix characters (e.g., TiD23#4ad34$3r)
  • Replace letters with symbols (e.g.,"T3nnis$tar")
  • Use a password phrase
    • Use the first letters of words in easily remembered phrases (e.g., "The cow jumps over the SEEU Tower!" becomes "TcjotST!")
    • Use easily remembered phrases without spaces (e.g., "MydogFluffyis#1!")
  • Do not write down your passwords (write down a tip or clue instead)
  • Do not share your passwords
  • Change your passwords every few months