Create CNetID

Create password

  • Error. A password is required.
  • Error. A confirming password is required.

Option 1: Use characters, letters, numbers, symbols

Your password must be between 12 and 18 characters in length, contain characters from at least three of the categories below, and must not be based on a dictionary word or a simple pattern such as A​B​C​d​e​f​G. Your password must also not match any password you have previously used. Some tips on selecting good passwords are available.

Password Category Examples
Uppercase Letters A​B​C​D​E​F​G​H​I​J​K​L​M​N​O​P​Q​R​S​T​U​V​W​X​Y​Z
Lowercase Letters a​b​c​d​e​f​g​h​i​j​k​l​m​n​o​p​q​r​s​t​u​v​w​x​y​z
Numerals 0123456789
Symbols !@#$%&*() -+=_|\[]{}<>,.:;

Option 2: Use a passphrase

A passphrase is available to all CNetID holders; it is mandatory for those who need Silver Assurance The passphrase must be between 19 and 32 characters, cannot contain your CNetID or identifying numbers like SSN, is caps-sensitive, and may contain any of the characters in the table listed above including spaces. Finally, your passphrase must not match any passphrase you have previously used.

If you set a passphrase, you will use this as your CNet Password.