Although Easy to Remember – A Passphrase is Hard to Crack

passphrase spelled out in blocks
Published | April 7, 2021

The passphrase requires a few more keystrokes than its predecessor, the password. This simple fact makes it more secure, but also easier to remember when stringing together random words. The passphrase eliminates the need for special characters and numbers, making it more convenient to type into mobile devices.

Still not sure? Maybe this infographic will help.

An infographic that says: Your W&L passphrase doesn't have to be tricky. Follow two simple rules. 1) 16 letters or more 2) At least 1 upper case and 1 lower case. Yes you c@n st!ll use $pecial characters if you w&nt, but why would you?!? Try Combining Random Words. PuppyPotatoPopsicle That's 19 letters! You're good to go

Note: Students, faculty and staff are not allowed to share their password with anyone. Doing so is impermissible under the University’s Computing Resources Acceptable Use Guidelines.

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