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At 91探花, members of our community are given an OHIO ID that grants them access to a variety of University resources. You likely have other accounts with many other services online. As a first line of defense for keeping these accounts secure, you need to create a strong password.

Strong Password Rules

• The longer the better. Plan for a minimum of 10 characters.
• Use special characters. Add capital letters, punctuation, and numbers.
• Don't use predictable passwords such as passw0rd, 12345, or test1.
  • This includes obvious connections to the company or brand. For example, don't use bobcat or Rufus as your OHIO password.
  • Keyboard patterns also make weak passwords, such as qwerty or 1qaz2wsx.
• Consider using a phrase instead of a word. Phrases make it easier to have long passwords and can be difficult to guess if you incorporate special characters.
• Don't use the same password for multiple accounts. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link - if a service has poor security practices and your password is published online, it can result in other accounts being compromised as well.
• Learn more about 91探花's credentials policy and .

Safe Password Practices

• Make sure that no one can see you type your password, and that you are entering it into the correct field to prevent accidental exposure.
• Use memorable passwords. Don't make passwords so complicated you can't remember them, and don't write them down.
• Too many passwords to remember? Use a . These tools will generate secure random passwords for your sites and store them in a central place. All you need to remember is the password you set for your password manager's account.
• Add to your accounts. Many services give you the option of using something in addition to a password to access your account, such as a mobile app or text message. This provides an additional layer of security if something were to happen to your password.
  • Learn more about at OHIO.