Doc. Number | Article Title | Effective Date | Version |
FHC-XX | Password Requirements | February 14, 2023 | 0.3 |
When creating a new password, use the following standards:
- Passwords should be no less than eight (8) and no more than twenty (20) characters long
- Include one (1) uppercase and one (1) lowercase letter
- Contain one (1) number and one (1) special character (for example *&!)
Important:
- Do not use email addresses or known domain names (.com, .net, forthpay)
- Do not use your username
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Do not include sequential passwords (aaaa, 1111, 1234, abcd)
Article Version History:
Version Effective Date Description Basic 01/29/2021 Initial Release 0.1 02/10/2021 Minor Updates 0.2 03/06/2023 Added header and version control footer; changed minimum number of required characters from 4 to 8. 0.3 02/14/2024 Formatting and grammatical tweaks only; no subject matter changes were needed.