Unimarket requires all passwords to be of Moderate strength or higher, for security purposes. This article outlines the criteria for a strong password, how password strength is measured, and what to avoid when creating or resetting your password.
Password Strength Overview
A password strength meter is displayed when creating or resetting a password and will update the strength level as you enter it.
All passwords must achieve at least Moderate strength, to be accepted.
| Strength Level | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Weak | The password does not meet the Moderate password criteria. |
| Moderate | The password consists of at least 8 characters and includes at least 3 of the following types of characters: a lower-case letter, an upper-case letter, a number, or a special character (such as !@#$%^&). Passwords should not contain multiple repeated characters (e.g., aaa or 777). |
| Strong | The password exceeds the Moderate password criteria. |
Blocked Password Content
To ensure passwords are secure, Unimarket blocks the use of the following words or phrases within a password:
The user's first name
The user's last name
The user's username
The community/supplier's name and display name
"Unimarket"
Tips for a Safe Password
To create a safe and secure password, avoid information that others might know about you or could easily find out:
| Category | What to Avoid | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Info | Your pet's name, nickname, street name, or other personal details. |
Fido, Smiley, OakSt
|
| Common Words/Patterns | Simple words, phrases, sequences, and keyboard patterns. |
password, letmein, 1234, abcd, qwerty
|
| Obvious Substitutions | Obvious character replacements (e.g., o for 0, e for 3). If adding uppercase letters, put them in the middle of a word rather than just the start. |
h3ll0w0rld |
Use uncommon words, non-standard uppercasing, and creative spelling to make your password stronger.
What's Next/Related
You can also watch a short video on this process: