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Longer eID passwords, Sept. 9 deadline, and tips

verifyWednesday, Sept. 9, is the fall-semester deadline for changing passwords on K-State eIDs. This mandatory password change each fall and spring provides more security by preventing long-term use of the same password. That’s also why K-State eID passwords cannot be reused within a two-year period. Passwords must be changed on individual eIDs as well as group eIDs.

New this fall: Passwords can now be 7-30 characters long (minimum is still seven characters). All other criteria remain the same. See the Password FAQs for details (plus tips for choosing a good password).

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