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Creating your new password Can't remember your new

password? Do something about it!
The password requirements are available here.
Here's one way to create a strong password Of course, the best way to protect your
you'll remember:
password is to have it memorized. But longer
Think of a sentence or phrase that's meaningful passwords, differing upper- and lower-case
to you (i.e., I have zero kids at home now!!). Use letters, and numbers can make storing it your
the first letter of each word (use 0 to replace memory banks (you know, the one located
“zero”) and two exclamation marks to create a between your ears) a definite challenge.
password (i.e., Ih0kahn!!).
Writing down your passwords on paper or
Warning: Do not use this example as your typing them in a computer document can
password. Now that it's been widely published, a expose them to potential theft. But if
hacker is likely to try it. memorizing them isn’t a good option,
remember to store them safely in a lockbox
Things to avoid in creating your new or encrypting the document on your
password computer’s hard drive.
Password security, and the information that
For your own protection, please avoid password protects, is your responsibility.
passwords that use dictionary words in any Please, take it seriously.
language, personal information (such as your
name, birthday, driver's license or passport
number), sequences or repeated characters
(such as Aa123Bb456Cc789#$), or adjacent
letters on your keyboard (like qwerty123456!@#).
Go slow!! Typos can add confusion,

challenges

Whether you’re just creating your new password
or entering it to gain access to myPay, slow
down! Make sure that you enter the letters,
numbers and special characters correctly. Make
sure the letters are in the correct case (upper or
lower). Some users have already experienced
difficulties when trying to enter the underscore
(_) without using their Shift key, placing a ENT
hyphen (-) instead. Hyphens are not valid TITLE PAGE
characters in the new password criteria. And
remember that the plus (+) and equal (=) signs
are on the same key…make sure you are Applauses 19
selecting the correct one!
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Some myPay users have experienced problems
entering special characters for their new Noncommissioned Officer Education 27
passwords. For instance, some have used a dash Noncommissioned Officer Promotions 29
or hyphen (-) sign instead of the underscore (_)
sign.

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