Password security

Creating strong passwords is an important part of being a good digital citizen.

PASSWORD REQUIREMENTS

MPS passwords need to follow certain requirements for security purposes.

Your password must:

  • Be a minimum of 13 characters

  • Contain at least one capital/uppercase letter

  • Contain at least one number

Your password cannot:

  • Contain your name or MPS username

  • Be any of your 10 previously used passwords

PASSPHRASES

Passphrases are a great way to help keep your data and that of our MPS community safe. Take three minutes to watch the video below and learn more about why passphrases are effective and how to create one.

eHelp Desk

The IT Services eHelp Desk is available Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM at (612) 668-0088.

MPS employees experiencing technical difficulties can submit an eTicket.

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