- Plano Independent School District
- Choose a strong password
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How to choose a strong password?
Passwords are our first and best line of defense against unauthorized access to our online information. If your Plano ISD password is hacked, a bad actor could gain access to Plano ISD services that are not yet protected by multifactor authentication.
When creating your password, please follow these guidelines:
- Length (Preferably 12 or more): The longer your password, the more secure.
- Use a passphrase when creating a strong and unique PISD password!
Create a passphrase by starting with a short phrase say "I love teaching Mathematics" and:
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- Replace letters with numbers or symbols (e.g., "@" for "a", "3" for "e").
- Use at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character (e.g ! @ # $ % ^ &)
- Abbreviate some words (e.g., "I love teaching Mathematics" becomes "IL0v3T3@ch!nM@th").
This method strengthens the passphrase while keeping it personal and easier to remember.
Don’t choose these:
- Passwords shorter than 10 characters.
- Common words, phrases, or personal information.
- Words or phrases lacking a mix of uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, or punctuation.
- Your name in any form (first, middle, last, maiden, nickname, initials, or reversed).
- ID numbers, login names, license plate numbers, or Social Security numbers.
- Personal details like phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, or anniversaries.
- A single common name (e.g., school, relative, friend, or pet names).
- A single word (in any language) unless used in combination as a passphrase.
- A single word with a digit, punctuation mark, up arrow, or space at the beginning or end.