Overview
This information can also be found at: https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/is/infosec/standards-password
Detailed Information
Password Security Guidelines
MU passwords must:
- Be 8-26 characters in length
- Contain at least one character from at least three of the following:
- lowercase letters: a-z
- uppercase letters: A-Z
- digits: 0-9
- special characters: ? . _ - ~ + = $ !
- NOTE: Some applications will not accept commas for special characters; therefore, we recommend selecting from one of the other examples provided
Passwords cannot:
- Contain any spaces.
- Be the same as the prior password regardless of case.
- Be a 5-character or longer word found in the dictionary.
- Be the same as any part of your name or user ID regardless of case.
- Contain symbols other than the special characters specified above.
- Contain campus-related terms such as tiger, Truman, Jesse. Each campus will provide words that will be prohibited under this category.
In order to easily remember a more complex password, you may consider using the first letter of each word in a sentence or phrase (e.g. idwtF15! I don't want the Freshman 15 !)
For Additional Assistance
Please submit a ticket or contact the Help Desk at (573) 882-5000.