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NetID - Password Criteria and Account Recovery

• If you have forgotten your password, see NetID - Recover a Forgotten NetID Password
• If you know your password and want to reset it for security reasons: go to Changing Your NetID and Google Account Passwords

Passwords must: Passwords should be  eight (8) characters or longer in length (pass phrases are highly recommended) Be secure and memorized. (Writing down passwords is not recommended) Contain at least one (1) character from each of the three (3) following character sets: Upper case letter (A-Z) Lower case letter (a-z) Digit (0-9) Special character (! ?. ) Be secured and private. Passwords should not contain a common proper name, NetID, email address, initials, first, middle, or last name in forward or reverse format. Passwords should not be or contain a dictionary word if less than 12 characters. Have been used previously in the last year.

Best Practices for passwords:

• Each password chosen is new and unique for each account.
• Don't write it down.
• Don't share it with anyone.
• Do change the password regularly - every six months or so.  (Change your password when you change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time)
• Do change the password if it is shared or if you think someone else may know it.
  

See Also:

• MyNetID Instructions
• NetID - Forgot or reset NetID Password
• Changing your NetID and Google Account Passwords