Password Hints and Rules
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When considering a password, make sure that it complies with the following:

* Must consist of at least eight characters, and contain at least:
  
  * one upper-case letter
  * one lower-case letter
  * one number
  * one special character or symbol. Supported special characters and symbols
    are ` ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) - _ = + [ { ] } | \\ : ; ' " , < . > / and ?
   
* Do not use keyboard pattern based or obvious passwords such as a birthday
  or your name. 
* Do not share your passwords with other users.
* Do not write down your password or store it in an obvious place, such as on
  a pin-board or in a diary.