Creating a strong password for NCSU

Modified on Wed, 22 Jul at 8:28 AM

To keep your account secure NCSU requires you to set a password that meets the following requirements:

  1. Password should be at least 12 characters long 
  2. It should contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters 
  3. It must include at least 1 number and 1 special character


When setting your password you will be shown these options, if you have met the requirements and if the passwords match:



You should store your password securely and never share it with anyone.


Thank you.


The NCSU Team

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