To log in to your Cal Poly account, our systems support selecting either a password or passphrase.
Visit Password Help if you can't log in to your Cal Poly account.
Recommended
Instead of using a short, complex password that is hard to remember, consider using a longer passphrase. This involves combining multiple words into a long string of at least 16 characters. The extra length of a passphrase makes it harder to crack while also making it easier for you to remember. (use of passphrases are recommended over passwords according to recent cyber security professional findings; source - fbi.gov)
Passphrase
(Recommended)
Password
After you reset your password, don’t forget to update your old password anywhere it may be saved to prevent a temporary lock on your Cal Poly account, including:
All devices including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.) If you have a state macOS computer, learn how to update the device password.
Email programs
Wi-Fi settings
Password managers
Web browsers