How do I create a strong password?

Read our top tips to create a strong password.

When you first log in to the system or if you choose to reset your password, you'll need to set a secure password. 

Here are our top tips for a secure password:

Please follow all of these tips - not just one.

  • Create a password at least 8 characters long - longer passwords are more secure.

  • Don't reuse a password from another system, this makes it easier to crack.

  • Use non-obvious symbols and numbers e.g. don't use sequences like 123 etc.

  • Use inside jokes, uppercasing, uncommon words to make passwords hard to guess.