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Here are some suggestions for creating passwords to use with Universal Shield:

• Use passwords with more than 6 characters, preferably more than eight.
• Mix the case of letters throughout your password.
• Mix alphanumeric characters and include special characters, where supported by the operating system, such as the ones above the number keys: ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ -.
• Change passwords regularly. You might change only a couple of characters that increment.
• Do not use a password that would appear in a dictionary.
• Do not use your name in the password, any dates (birthdates), vehicle license plates, pet names, mother's maiden name, etc.
• Do not use network logins.
• Do not write the password down and store it nearby the computer.
• Do not save the password in a file, such as an e-mail, on your computer.
• Do not share accounts or tell anyone your password.
• If you forget your password, contact technical support. See "Universal Shield Support".

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