What username / password should I use?

For details on allowable usernames and password see: Can I change my user name and password?

We do not recommend you change your username unless specifically required by your email program.

We do recommend you change your password every 1-3 months.

The most secure passwords are:

• Longer - we recommend a 'minimum' of 6-8 characters - in most cases the longer the password the more secure it is!
• Mixed case alphanumeric - i.e. Abb43kHr2m
• Not standard dictionary words.
• Not easily guessed - i.e. your name, names of other people in your family, pets, dates of birth or your favourite pop star / sports person etc.
• Not obvious - i.e. do not use 'password', 'letmein' or the same as your username.
• Not used in multiple places!

For more details on Password Security, Memorable (but secure) Passwords and for a free password generator see Passwords.

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