In todays world you cannot just pick a word you use in your everyday life for your password. Read the notes below for guidlines on how to choose a password and how to look after it.

Protect your password:

• Memorize your password, do not write it down
• Do not share your password
• Do not use the same password you use on other services (gmail, Yahoo, etc)
• Avoid using one password for all your logins
• Avoid logging in from public computers
• Change your password frequently
• Be wary of allowing your password to be remembered by browser plugins or other utilities

Tips for choosing a password:

• Avoid dictionary words
• Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
• Use a combination of capital and lower case letters
• If you use a word, try to combine multiple words, or use "made up" words
• Avoid familiar items (names, phone number, etc)
• Avoid common passwords and generic sequences (ie. "password", "admin", "123456", etc.)
• The more characters you use, the safer (use at least 8)