# Guidelines for choosing a password

Oracle recommends the following guidelines for choosing a password.

Passwords should contain:

- A minimum of eight characters.
- At least one upper case character, and at least one number or non-alphanumeric character (special character).

Passwords should not contain:

- A common word, name, or any part of the user name.
- A word or name that can be easily guessed. For example, do not use the names of family members.

For more information on passwords and security requirements, see the Secure Configuration Guide.

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