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Home / FAQs / What are the SSO password requirements?

What are the SSO password requirements?

If your SSO password is between 8 and 15 characters, it will expire after 1 year. If it is greater than 15 characters, it expires after 4 years. When your password expires, you will be prompted to create a new password.  You may self-reset your password anytime by using the ‘I forgot my password’ link on the logon page.

All SSO log-in attempts are logged by IP Address, date and time. After 6 consecutive failed log-in attempts, your account will be locked and you will need an SSO administrator for your location to unlock your account and reset your password.

An SSO password has the following features –

  • Must be at least 8 and not more than 128 characters
  • Can contain letters and special characters
  • Letters are case-sensitive
  • Must contain at least 1 uppercase letter
  • Must contain at least 1 lowercase letter
  • Must contain at least 1 non-alpha character. This can be numeric or a special character.
  • Must NOT contain Aggie culture words like (but not limited to): aggie, whoop, hullabaloo, bonfire, reveille, etc.
  • Must NOT be recently used. Seven passwords are kept in history.
  • Must NOT contain a single dictionary word. Two or more can be used.

Failed logon attempts and password resets will be highlighted on the Security Log.

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