How to Generate a Strong password for your SL account

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  • How to Generate a Strong password for your SL account
  • Are you having a hard time setting a password for your SL account?
  • Don’t worry we have got you covered.
  • When you create a new password, make sure that it is at least 8 characters long.
  • Try to use a complex combination of numbers, letters, and punctuation marks.
  • If you see a message letting you know the password you entered isn’t strong enough, try mixing together uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • You can also make the password more complex by making it longer with a phrase or series of words that you can easily remember, but no one else knows.
  • You can also use different software such as Secure Password Generator for generating a strong and secure password.
  • Keep in mind that your SL password should also be different than the passwords you use to log into other accounts, like your email or bank account.
  • If you are looking for how to change your password, you can find it here.

Hints and Tips!

  • Please follow the steps below for precautionary measures:
    • Do not use the same password for multiple important accounts.
    • The password must contain at least 1 lowercase, uppercase, numeric, special character and minimum length must be 8.
    • Due to certain technical reasons, we do not consider “.” to be a special character.
    • It’s recommended to change your passwords every 10 weeks.
    • Backup your passwords to different locations, then if you lost access to your computer or account, you can retrieve your passwords back quickly.
    • Turn on 2-step authentication whenever possible.
    • Protect your computer with a firewall and antivirus software.
    • Lock your computer and mobile phone when you leave them.

Choosing Your Password

  • When you are choosing a password, the system will be showing you in real-time which characters are missing.
  • For example lowercase, uppercase, numeric, special character and minimum length
  • You need to fulfill the necessary password requirements when making your account as shown in the screenshot below:

Some Password Examples:

  • A comparison of a weak, good, and strong password is given in the table.
WEAK PASSWORD GOOD PASSWORD STRONG PASSWORD
sellerlegend sellerlegend123 SellerLegenD@12
ilovemypiano !LoveMyPiano !Lov3MyPiano
jellyfish jelly22fish jellY22Fi$h

*PLEASE DO NOT USE THESE PASSWORDS. THESE ARE JUST SOME EXAMPLES ABOUT SETTING A STRONG PASSWORD.

 

 

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