To log in to your Cal Poly account, our systems require you to select either a password or passphrase.
Visit Password Help if you can't log in to your Cal Poly account.
Consider using a longer and more memorable passphrase, instead of a short/complex password that is hard to remember. 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)
What are the requirements for a Passphrase?
What are the requirements for a Password?
After you reset your password/passphrase, don’t forget to update your old password/passphrase 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