Safeguard your accounts by never sharing your information, including logins, passwords, and PIN numbers.

Below are a few additional tips to keep in mind when it comes to password protection.

Password Security Dos And Don’ts

Always

  • Include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols
  • Use phrases you can easily remember
  • Change passwords at least twice per year across all your personal accounts

Never

  • Use short or predictable passwords (i.e. “12345,” “password”)
  • Include personal information (social security number, names, birthdays, etc.)
  • Use the same password for different accounts
  • Share your passwords with others