Password FAQ

What is happening with NetID password requirements?
New password requirements were implemented October 4, 2009 for all UNM NetID passwords.

What are the new requirements?

• Passwords must be a minimum of eight (8) characters to a maximum of 20 characters.
• Passwords cannot repeat a character more than twice in a row, ex., xx is acceptable, xxx is not acceptable.
• Passwords must contain characters from at least three (3) of the following four (4) character sets:
• Numbers
• Uppercase letters: A, B, C, ...
• Lowercase letters: a, b, c, ...
• Special characters: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + ` - = { } | [ ] : " ; ' < > ? , . /

What about the challenge-response system, will it change?
Not immediately. IT is developing a more user-friendly question set and will announce when it will change.

What about my Oracle / Banner password?
Oracle / Banner passwords have slightly more restrictive requirements.

• Oracle / Banner passwords must begin with a letter.
• Passwords must be a minimum of eight (8) characters to a maximum of 20 characters.
• Passwords cannot repeat a character more than twice in a row, ex., xx is acceptable, xxx is not acceptable.
• Passwords must contain characters from at least three (3) of the following four (4) character sets:
• Numbers
• Uppercase letters: A, B, C, ...
• Lowercase letters: a, b, c, ...
• Oracle / Banner passwords may only use the special characters _ (underscore) and # (pound / hash sign).

Do these changes impact HSC NetIDs?
The HSC / Hospital NetID is separate from the UNM NetID. The changes have no effect on HSC NetIDs.

Additional Information and Help
See the Password Standard, and FastInfo answers 3559, 3556, 3557 and 2.
For help, call Customer Support Services, 277.5757.