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Password Security
Passwords and passphrases are used to access many online services, such as email, credit card and bank accounts, e-commerce sites like Amazon, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. It is important to choose strong passwords or passphrases to make sure that no one but you gains access to your private information.
The CNetID passphrase is an alternative to the CNetID password and functions identically to a CNetID password by authenticating you for all the common services you are eligible to use based on your affiliation with the University.
1Password Student Membership Registration
University of Chicago students have access to a 4-year 1Password membership. 1Password is a password manager that securely stores and autofills passwords, passkeys, and sensitive information across all your devices. It keeps data safe with end-to-end encryption while saving you time by letting you log in, pay, and fill forms instantly.
Using a password manager is widely recommended as a cybersecurity best practice as it helps you create strong, unique passwords for every account and greatly reduces the risk of your accounts being compromised due to weak or reused passwords.
To create an account, follow the instructions in the 1Password Student Membership Registration knowledge base article.
Security Tip
If you struggle to create and remember complex passwords, a passphrase is an equally secure option. Passphrases are simple sentences that are more secure due to their length rather than their complexity. Passphrases at the University of Chicago must be at least nineteen characters long. For more information, please read the Password and Passphrases FAQ.
Never use CNetID passwords and passphrases for any services or applications outside of the University.