Creating a Secure Password: the Do's and Do Not's
July 30, 2018
As hacking becomes more sophisticated, so too should your passwords. Long gone are the days where using easily memorable words and names for passwords was acceptable. To protect your account–both here at Typepad and with other services–we recommend reviewing your current password. Consider how you can further secure your account from unwanted access by following the Do's and Do Not's we've outlined below. Putting these steps into place will greatly help protect your content and hard work.
First, let's review the Do Not's for password creation so that you have a better understanding of what you may be doing wrong, and can objectively evaluate your current password:
The Do Not's
- Don't use a password you've used before
- Don't use identifiable information
(e.g. yours or family members' names; birthdates; and so on) - Don't place the password or hints in plain sight of your computer where someone else can access it
Next, let's review the Do's for password creation, so that you can create a stronger, more secure password for your account:
The Do's
- Use a mixed- case and character password
(e.g. use punctuation; upper case; lower case; substitute symbols for letters – D@ngerZ0n3!) - Create a password that is longer than the previous standard of 6-8 characters
- Consider using a pass phrase, which allows you to make use of mixed-case and characters with a longer character count
(e.g. Thirty8B3arCub$) - Use a password manager if you're concerned with forgetting your more secure password
Are you ready to update your password to better secure your account? Learn more about Changing your Typepad Password in our Knowledge Base.
If you have additional tips for password security, leave a comment below to share with your fellow Typepad bloggers!
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