Using a strong password is important and the following guidelines should be considered when creating a strong password:

• Must be at least 8 characters and must be changed every 180 days.
• Cannot contain your username or any part of your username.
• Must contain characters from 3 of the 4 following categories:
• Uppercase letter
• Lowercase letter
• Number
• Special characters, such as: ‘!@#$%^&*()-[]<.>?

Additional tips

• Passwords are private and should not be shared.
• Do not use dictionary words.
• Do not use words spelled backwards, common misspellings, or abbreviations.
• Do not use sequences or repeated characters.
• Do not use personal information.

So, pick a password that will not be easily guessed. A password must contain at least 8 characters as noted above. The longer the password the better as each added character makes the password more secure.

How to change your Windows password at your desktop

• Log into your on-campus system.
• Once logged in, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, and then click Change a Password.
• Type your old password, type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and then press Enter.

How to change your password through Outlook Web Access

• Log into your Outlook Web Access account.
• Click ‘Options’ near upper right hand corner.
• On the left hand pane, click Change Password.
• Type your old password, type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and then press Enter.

How to change your password through Blackboard

• Log into your Blackboard account.
• Click the Password Change tab.
• Leave the domain as listed. DO NOT CHANGE.
• Type your MCCC Username.
• Type your old password, type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and then click Submit.