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title: What are the Portal Password Requirements?
description: "When creating a new password, please follow the requirements below. A new password must include: Example of a password to use (do not use this one): Pathogen!p0wer A new password cannot: Example of a"
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# What are the Portal Password Requirements?

When creating a new password, please follow the requirements below.

A new password **must include**:

- At least 10 characters
- At least 3 of these different character types:  
    - Lower-case letters
    - Upper-case letters
    - Numbers
    - Special characters

Example of a password to use (do not use this one): Pathogen!p0wer

A new password **cannot**:

- Match one of your last 5 passwords
- Match any of the 10,000 most commonly used passwords in our database
- Include your name, birthday, or any other personal information associated with your account

Example of a password that is **not** valid: password1

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