Choose a password that is hard to guess

The best passwords are long, not tricky. A short password full of symbols is easier for a computer to crack than a longer one made of plain words.

How to build one

• Use four or more unrelated words. Pick words that have nothing to do with each other. Aim for at least 14 characters.
• Use a different password for every account. If one site is breached, the rest stay safe.
• Do not use names, birthdays, pet names or sports teams.
• Do not share passwords, even with coworkers. Ask us to give them their own access.

Let a password manager remember them

A password manager stores your passwords and fills them in for you, so you only have to remember one. Ask us if you would like help choosing one for your business.

When to change a password

Change a password if you think someone else knows it, or if a service tells you it was breached. You do not need to change good passwords on a schedule.