How do I choose a good password?

The password you select for the CS Computer Lab must be a minimum of 8 characters long and contain at least one letter at least one number and at least one symbol.

• Your password should be easy for you to remember and secure enough no one can guess it.
• Your password should not contain any public information such as address, phone number, birthday, pet name, etc. which would be easy to find out or guess.
• Your password should be long and should not contain any commonly known words.
• Your password should contain a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and other characters such as punctuation marks or symbols.
• Keep your password secure. This includes not telling anyone what your password is.
• You should use a different password for every account you access.
• For greater security, passwords should be changed regularly.

See Also:
What are some methods for choosing a good password?
How do I change my CS password?
What should I do if I forget my password?