Create strong passwords and keep them secure

May 18, 2020
Categories: FAQs, Security Tips

These tips can help you create a strong password:

  1. Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. The more characters you use, the stronger it will be.
  2. Do not use dictionary words.
  3. Do not use the same password for all accounts.
  4. When changing your password, make the new password unique; avoid reusing parts of the old password.

Safeguard your password:

  1. Never share your passwords.
  2. Do not store your passwords in plain text.
  3. Physically protect any written passwords.
  4. Do not login to an untrusted computer with your UNC Charlotte NinerNET account credentials.