Password Tips

Tips for Creating and Remembering Strong Passwords

Be Personal: The easiest way to remember a complex password is to develop your own personal pattern from a combination of elements. Your pattern will determine which letters are uppercase, which are lowercase, and where your digits will be placed. Stick to your pattern each time you create your password.

Password Example 1:

1. Select a memorable line from a song, movie, or book.

i.        With A Little Help From My Friends.

1. Choose the first letter of each word.

i.        walhfmf

1. Capitalize every other letter.

i.        WaLhFmF

1. Add a number after the first, and a symbol at the end.

i.        W3aLhFmF#

Your new password is: W3aL1hFmF

Password Example 2:

1. Select two or more words that you can remember.

i.        Mitchell Hamline

1. Reverse the words and capitalize two letters.

i.        MitchellWilliam

1. Place a number and a symbol between the words.

i.        Mitchell3$William

Your new password is: Mitchell3$William

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