1. Making Secure Passwords

2. Make it long
• At least 8 characters
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3. Use letters, numbers, AND
punctuation
A
r
?
2
q
#
7
@
L

4. Don’t use entire words, or numbers
that are in order.
123456

5. Make some letters uppercase and
some lowercase.
Uppercase Lowercase
A a

6. Don’t use personal information, like
your birthday or address

7. If you write it
down, keep it in
a safe place

8. Don’t email your
password

9. Don’t tell
anyone your
password

10. Use different
passwords for
different sites

11. Change your
password often

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