Usernames & Passwords

You are the first line of defense in protecting your account access. Password complexity goes a long way to keep your financial information safe, but a unique username can provide additional security to protect your account just as much as a strong password. So what makes a strong username and password? Below are some guidelines you may consider when creating a secure username and password combination.

Create a Strong Username

• Keep it unique: Create a username for access to your Eglin FCU account online that is different from your email address or any other usernames for other online accounts.
• Stay anonymous: Do not use the same username and password combination or a username that gives clues to your password. Also refrain from using your name, birth year, social security number, email or dictionary words and other identifying information as this becomes a huge indicator of who you are.
• Use a mix of characters: Strong usernames have all four of the following types of characters: lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers and special characters (!%#$&).

Create a Strong Password

• Avoid using personal information: Your password should never include any part of your full name, username, email address, birth date, social security number, phone number, account number, etc.
• Refrain from using real words: Hackers use numerous online tools to guess your password. Some of these tools even allow their devices to run through every word in multiple dictionaries in a matter of minutes. If you really want to make it difficult for hackers, create your own words to secure your password and prevent their schemes from succeeding.
• Do not use repeated or adjacent keyboard combinations: Passwords that combine repeated or adjacent alphabetical or numerical sequences on the keyboard are easy for hackers to crack. Avoid using "aaaaaa", "111111", "qwerty", and "123456", etc.
• Use a mix of characters: Strong passwords have all four of the following types of characters: lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters (!%#$&).

Keeping Your Username and Password Secure

• Never disclose your username and password to anyone.
• Do not use passwords that you have used in the past.
• Never provide credentials requested via email.
• Do not save passwords or use the "remember me" resource on public computers.