Strong passwords, when updated regularly, go a long way to protecting you online.

Here are the requirements for creating a password for use with the mySMCCD portal:

• Minimum of 12 characters
• Upper case letter(s)
• Lower case letter(s)
• Number(s)
• Special character(s)

Additionally, consider the following when managing your passwords:

• Change your password on a regular schedule–At least once per year
• Do not use the same password across multiple sites, apps, and services
• Avoid use of obvious words within your password
• Consider using a password manager to help make managing strong passwords easier

Want to reset your SMCCD password?

To reset or change your password, see Resetting/Changing your Password using OneLogin (for employees) or the student email password reset or student mySMCCD portal password reset pages as needed.

Learn more about this topic

Learn more about creating and remembering strong passwords, or watch the Cybersecurity Flex Day presentation (Daman Grewal, January 2021).