​​​​​​​​Passwords - SSPR

Secure Password Criteria

When you log in the first time, you will be prompted to change your password. You will need to periodically change your password.

All Passwords MUST:

• Equal to or greater than 16 characters
  
• Contain both upper case and lower-case letters, as well as numbers and special characters (#,$,% etc)
• NOT contain any part of your first or last name or login name
  
• NOT be set to any well-known or knowingly compromise password
• NOT a previously used password

Setting good passwords

A good password is one that you can remember without having to write it down.
A good method of setting passwords is known as “Pass Phrases” where your password is set to a full sentence.

Good Examples:

• Ienjoywalkingonthe5th!
  
• That8thDuckLooked@Me
  

Bad Examples:

• 123456789Qwerty!
• Thisismypassword2020!

I know my password and want to set a new one

Click on the “Know your password and want to set a new one?” button above and then fill out this form:

I do not know my password

Click on the "Don’t know your password?” button above and then fill out this form:

Select “I forgot my password”

Select a verification method, then follow the steps as prompted.

Setting up Self-Service Password Reset and Multi-Factor Authentication

Self-Service Password Reset is automatically set up when you set up Multi-Factor Authentication. Information about setting up MFA can be found on our MFA page.