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University of Utah password requirements

  • Passwords must be at least 14 characters. There is no maximum character limit.
    • While the U requires a minimum password length of 14 characters, increasing your password by even a single character makes it 93 times harder for a criminal to crack.
  • New passwords cannot match the previous five (5) passwords.
  • Passwords must contain all four of the following elements:
    • A number
    • A symbol ($, &, @, %, _, *)
    • An UPPERCASE letter
    • A lowercase letter
  • Passwords cannot contain slashes ("/" or "\").
  • New passwords cannot match compromised passwords in the PWNED database.
  • The Information Security Office (ISO) recommends that users change their passwords periodically. Some users may be prompted to choose a new password depending on IT security findings.
Last Updated: 2/10/26