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Passwords and passphrases

One account.One uniquepassword.

When one site leaks a password, scammers try it on other accounts. Unique ones stop that. Long, unique and kept in a password manager.

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  1. 1Why it matters

    Build an account you can recover

    Use different passwords for different accounts and a trusted password manager when permitted by the account provider and your family or school. Turn on available multifactor authentication, preferably using the stronger options the service offers. Keep recovery information current and private. School accounts follow district procedures; do not change district-managed recovery settings without approval.

  2. 2Do this

    • Make it long

      Use a long passphrase of several random words. Length beats a short, tricky password.

    • One per account

      Never reuse your school password anywhere else. One leak should not open every door.

    • Use a manager

      An approved password manager remembers each password, so every one can stay unique.

    Try this
    • Passphrase, not a word
    • New site, new password
    • Add MFA where offered

    Reused a password? Change it now, starting with email and school accounts. Not sure how? Ask your school help contact.

  3. 3Quick check

    A substitute needs access. What is the best approach?
    How should you manage a school account's recovery settings?

    Choose an answer for each question.

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