如何创建一个强密码 to 保护你的网上帐户

To keep your Patelco accounts secure, it’s important to create a 强密码 to make it harder for hackers to access your personal and financial information. 多么强的密码啊? Well, it’s not your date of birth, 您的电话号码 or “password123.” A good password should be hard to guess and shouldn’t contain personal information. These helpful tips can help you 保护你的网上帐户 避免密码错误.

如何创建 强密码

A 强密码 helps you keep your personal information safe, prevents others from accessing your accounts, and protects personal content like 你的电子邮件, 文件, 和更多的.

Most websites and apps have password requirements. For instance, at Patelco, we require your password to contain:

• 至少 12个字符 (and up to 30 for a super 强密码)
• 1个或更多 小写字母
• 1个或更多 大写字母
• 1个或更多 数字
• 1个或多个特殊字符 ! @ # $ % ^ & * + = / \ _

To make your password more secure, follow these additional tips:

设置唯一的密码. 使用一个 different password for each of your accounts. If your password is leaked in a data breach, hackers could use it to access your money, 你的电子邮件, or your address — or even steal your identity.

设置更长的密码. 越长越强. Experts recommend creating a password or passphrase that is 至少 12个字符 long. If that seems challenging, some of these ideas might help:

• A 密码管理器 (learn more below)
• A memorable 报价 from a movie or speech
• 一首抒情诗
• 书中的一句话
• A series of words that have meaning to you
• An abbreviation: Your password can consist of the first letter of each word in a sentence or even a nursery rhyme. 例如，“J&Jwuth2fapow” for “Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail or water.” Replacing letters with 数字 or characters will make the password even harder to crack.

不要使用个人信息. Avoid passwords that someone who knows you — or someone looking at your social media profile — could easily guess. 远离:

• 你的昵称或缩写
• 你孩子或宠物的名字
• important birthdays, anniversaries or dates
• 你所在街道的名称
• 地址上的号码
• 您的电话号码

避免使用常用词或短语. If your password includes the word “password,” it’s time for a new one. 类似的, you should steer clear of sequences like “abcd” or “1234” and patterns like “121212” or “qwerty.”

Strong 密码的例子

A 强密码 is long and difficult for someone to guess. It might even be too complicated to remember without a 密码管理器. Here are some examples of 强密码s — but don’t use these yourself!

• 问胡* J38 $ ^ 1 gx
• k@rMa15@catpurrin6inmylAp
• s40wM3them0ney美元!
• 2 th1n30wnselfbtru3 *
• gArb@g3Day1s2美元一天

They’re complex passwords because they have more than 12个字符 or longer, 它们很难猜测, and they contain a mix of uppercase and 小写字母, 数字, 和符号.

使用一个 密码管理器

密码 management tools can generate 强密码s that are harder to hack. 密码 managers are a great tool for password fatigue as well – so you don’t have to remember so many passwords. Look for one that has a good reputation and positive reviews. Your browser (such as Chrome or Edge) or operating system (such as iOS or Android) may also create passwords for you.

You can put them on your phone, your computer, and your tablet. If you go this route, don’t share your device with other users and keep the software up to date. You may also want to pick one that can be used on all your specific devices, so include that factor when you’re researching.

常见的 密码错误

• Using a weak password, such as “password123”
• Re-using the same password on an account
• Using the same password on different accounts
• Keeping the original password on the account, especially after a data breach.

保持你的 密码安全

Complex passwords are harder to remember, so it’s important to keep them safe. If you write down your passwords, don’t leave them on your desk or computer. 把它们储存在一个上锁的地方.

Even better, use a 密码管理器 to save your passwords. 如上所述, look for a reputable service that has positive reviews and keep your software up to date.

Like many other online services, Patelco在线™ 支持 双因素认证(2FA) 为了额外的安全. This type of verification requires you to enter a unique code before you can access your account. You can choose to receive the code by phone call, SMS/text message or an authenticator app.