Password Hints and Rules¶
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.