We all have to make up several passwords. It’s an annoying but necessary task. Taking a few extra steps to create a strong password will protect you and your small business. Here are tips to make a strong password.
How to make a strong password for your business
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The password shouldn’t include the word password.
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The password shouldn’t contain words. Make sure your words do not relate to you at all.
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Never use your personal information in your password, like name and birthday or family member names.
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The password should be at least 8-10 characters long.
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The password should include a combination of numbers, letters (upper and lower) case, and symbols.
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Do not use consecutive numbers in your password like 1234.
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The password shouldn’t include your name and your company name.
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When you create a new password, be sure to make it unique and not similar to the previous password.
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Use letters upper and lower and symbols to spell out a phrase. For example, I eat dinner at 7 pm every day yum. Use [email protected]
Other tips:
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Create several different passwords to use for the different sites.
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Change your most frequently used passwords at least every 3 months.
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There are plenty of password generators. Here is one to use. Password Generator by Norton.
What are your tips on creating passwords? Please leave a comment below.
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