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.