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Miguel Dias Moura - 17 Feb 2006 23:55 GMT

Hello,

I need to set a basic format for the usernames and passwords in my web
site.
Basically, I need to know what should be the minimum requirements for
having a good security level.
Something like having a password with a minimum of 8 letters (6 letters
and 2 numbers). This is just an example.

Anyway, I need some advice on the format to use and help on how to
create a regular expression.

Thanks,
Miguel

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blackstaronline.net - 17 Feb 2006 23:59 GMT

For ease of use I always use email address as the username and a
minimum of 8 charactor password. I always state that its best to use a
combination of letters, numbers, and special characters too (!, $,
etc.).

Hope this helps,
Jeremy Reid
http://blackstaronline.net/hgtit

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Kris - 18 Feb 2006 08:10 GMT

Hi Miguel,

Use the below link for example on how to create password reqular
expression.

http://windowssdk.msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpre
f27/html/P_System_Web_UI_WebControls_ChangePassword_NewPasswordRegularExpression
.asp

Cheers,
Kris

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