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Change Password
If you want to change your password, do this while logged in. Click on your name at the top right and select the option "My Profile". In the left menu, then click Email and Password. After that, enter your new password, confirm with your current password, and click Save.
A tip is to update the password in your browser's built-in password manager and/or your own password manager. If you use different browsers, it may be good to update in all of them.
Forgot/Reset Password
If you have forgotten your password, you can easily reset it by sending a reset link to the email address your user account is registered with. You do this by clicking Forgot password? on the login page and then entering the email address of your user account. You will then receive an email with a reset link. Click the link and enter a new password for the user account.
Tips for Maintaining and Securing Your Passwords
- Use unique passwords for each account: This is the absolutely most important tip. If one of your services is hacked and your password leaks, hackers can use it to access your other accounts. Use a unique password for each service you use.
- Use a password manager: Remembering all unique passwords is almost impossible. A password manager is an app or program that securely stores all your passwords. All you need to remember is one strong master password. Many password managers can also generate very strong passwords for you.
- Use two-factor authentication (2FA): Many services offer 2FA, which means that in addition to your password, you need to enter a second verification code, often from your phone. This provides an extra layer of security and makes it much harder for unauthorised persons to log in.
- Change passwords regularly: If one of your passwords is old, it is a good idea to change it.
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Create a strong password: A strong password is long and contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using personal information such as your name, birthdate, or common words. A good method is to use a passphrase (a sentence) that is easy to remember but hard to guess. In Boardeaser, there are requirements that the password must:
- be at least 12 characters long
- contain at least one uppercase letter
- contain at least one lowercase letter
- contain at least one digit