# Guidelines for choosing a password

Use the following guidelines when you create a password:

- Use six or more characters.
- Do not use a word or name that can be easily guessed. For example, do not use the names of family members.
- Use a combination of numbers, letters, and non-alphanumeric characters.
- Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase characters.

Note: Passwords are case-sensitive.

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