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When you change your password, an algorithm ensures that you enter a secure new password. The criteria include using at least 12 characters, avoiding frequently used words or your own user ID, and at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter, one number and one special character. | When you change your password, an algorithm ensures that you enter a secure new password. The criteria include using at least 12 characters, avoiding frequently used words or your own user ID, and at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter, one number and one special character. | ||
- | Please make sure that your new password is clearly different from the one you used before and never use the same password for services of different providers. Please observe the regulations on the assignment and use of passwords applicable in your institution. These can be found, for example, in the respective information security guidelines. | + | Please make sure that your new password is clearly different from the one you used before and never use the same password for services of different providers. Please |
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) provides further important information on password security on its website: https:// | The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) provides further important information on password security on its website: https:// |