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'''Types of Passwords:'''
'''Types of Passwords/Do's & Dont's:'''
 
'''Do's:'''
*Use a mix of alphabetical and numeric characters.
*Use a mix of alphabetical and numeric characters.
*Use a mixture of upper- and lowercase; passwords are case sensitive.
*Use a mixture of upper- and lowercase; passwords are case sensitive.
*Use symbols if the system allows 
*Use symbols if the system allows 


<p class="_AXc" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:4px;list-style:inherit;line-height:1.2;">Dont's:</p>
<p class="_AXc" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:4px;list-style:inherit;line-height:1.2;">'''Dont's:'''</p>
 


*Avoid using passwords that are easy such as, "Imhappy123" or anything with a easy number pattern like; 123, 321, 9876, etc.
*Avoid using passwords that are easy such as, "Imhappy123" or anything with a easy number pattern like; 123, 321, 9876, etc.
*Avoid using passwords that you've used elsewhere. It is possible, and it's happened before where other RSPS community databases are leaked, and player accounts on other servers get hacked, due to using the same Username/Password.
*Avoid using passwords that you've used elsewhere. It is possible, and it's happened before where other RSPS community databases are leaked, and player accounts on other servers get hacked, due to using the same Username/Password.
*Don't write down your password where others can see it, such as on your computer, or on a paper infront of others. Another form of this is account sharing, which is not against the rules, but also not recommened. We don't provide support for situations regarding this.
*Don't write down your password where others can see it, such as on your computer, or on a paper infront of others. Another form of this is account sharing, which is not against the rules, but also not recommened. We don't provide support for situations regarding this.
*'''Don't tell anyone '''your password. Regardless of a family member, a friend, or even a '''staff members'''. Staff members will never ask for your password! If a staff member asks for your password, you have the right to report it.
*Do not use the same password as you would to your email, or anything confidential such as a phone number, a social security number, an address, or other.
*.If your password is saved on your computer (remember me), be cautious of others around you.
*'''Don't tell anyone '''<span style="font-weight:normal;">your password. Regardless of a family member, a friend, or even a </span>'''staff members'''<span style="font-weight:normal;">. Staff members will never ask for your password! If a staff member asks for your password, report it!</span>
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Revision as of 15:46, 22 October 2015

Account Security
There are many ways to keep your accounts secure from other users getting access. In this list we'll provide as much content for you, so you have numerous options and variety of all types.

Types of Passwords/Do's & Dont's:

Do's:

  • Use a mix of alphabetical and numeric characters.
  • Use a mixture of upper- and lowercase; passwords are case sensitive.
  • Use symbols if the system allows 

Dont's:


  • Avoid using passwords that are easy such as, "Imhappy123" or anything with a easy number pattern like; 123, 321, 9876, etc.
  • Avoid using passwords that you've used elsewhere. It is possible, and it's happened before where other RSPS community databases are leaked, and player accounts on other servers get hacked, due to using the same Username/Password.
  • Don't write down your password where others can see it, such as on your computer, or on a paper infront of others. Another form of this is account sharing, which is not against the rules, but also not recommened. We don't provide support for situations regarding this.
  • Do not use the same password as you would to your email, or anything confidential such as a phone number, a social security number, an address, or other.
  • .If your password is saved on your computer (remember me), be cautious of others around you.
  • Don't tell anyone your password. Regardless of a family member, a friend, or even a staff members. Staff members will never ask for your password! If a staff member asks for your password, report it!