Admin password requirements
To protect your organization's data, MC Professional enforces strict security standards that meet PCI compliance guidelines.
These rules apply to all administrator profiles and any member assigned to an admin group. Your password must meet the following criteria:
- Length: At least 12 characters long.
- Letters: Include at least one uppercase letter (A-Z) and one lowercase letter (a-z).
- Numbers and Symbols: Include at least one number (0-9) and one special character (like !, @, #, $).
- History: Cannot match any of your last 4 passwords.
- Uniqueness: Cannot match your username or appear in databases of leaked passwords.
If your current password does not meet these rules, the system will prompt you to update it the next time you log in.
Tips for creating a strong password
The easiest way to create a long, secure password that is still easy to remember is to use a passphrase. Try combining several words or using a sentence that is meaningful to you.
Good ideas for passphrases
- A line from a favorite song, poem, or book.
- A memorable quote from a movie or speech.
- A random phrase made by combining four or five unrelated words (for example: Correct-Horse-Battery-Staple).
- An abbreviation made from the first letter of each word in a custom sentence.
What to avoid
When creating your password, stay away from predictable patterns and information that can be found on your social media profiles.
- Personal details: Do not use your nickname, initials, phone number, street address, or the names and birthdays of your children or pets.
- Simple sequences: Do not use consecutive letters or numbers (like 1234 or abcd).
- Keyboard patterns: Avoid rows of keys on your keyboard (like qwerty or qazwsx).
- Common words: Never use common dictionary words or default phrases like password or letmein.