Password Management
Comprehensive guide to managing passwords in P3M, including password policies, reset procedures, and security best practices.
Password Requirements
Strong Password Policy
P3M enforces strong password requirements to protect your account and organizational data.
Required Criteria
- • Minimum 8 characters in length
- • At least one uppercase letter (A-Z)
- • At least one lowercase letter (a-z)
- • At least one number (0-9)
- • At least one special character (!@#$%^&*)
Additional Rules
- • Cannot contain your name or email
- • Cannot be a common password
- • Cannot reuse last 5 passwords
- • Must be changed every 90 days
- • Cannot contain dictionary words
Password Reset Process
1
Request Password Reset
Initiate the password reset process from the login page
- Click "Forgot Password?" on the login page
- Enter your registered email address
- Complete any security verification if prompted
- Submit the password reset request
2
Check Your Email
Look for the password reset email in your inbox
- Check your email inbox within 5-10 minutes
- Look for email from P3M system
- Check spam/junk folder if not received
- Reset link expires in 1 hour for security
3
Reset Your Password
Follow the link and create a new secure password
- Click the reset link in the email
- Enter your new password twice
- Ensure password meets all requirements
- Submit to complete the reset process
4
Login with New Password
Use your new password to access your account
- Return to the login page
- Enter your email and new password
- Update password in any saved credentials
- Consider updating security questions
Changing Your Password
From Profile Settings
Change your password when logged in through your profile settings.
- 1Navigate to Profile Settings
- 2Click on "Change Password"
- 3Enter current password
- 4Enter and confirm new password
- 5Save changes
When to Change Password
Change your password immediately in these situations:
- • Suspected account compromise
- • After using a shared/public computer
- • When prompted by system security
- • Every 90 days (policy requirement)
- • After a security incident
- • When leaving/changing roles
Password Security Best Practices
Creating Strong Passwords
- • Use a unique password for P3M
- • Consider using a passphrase
- • Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
- • Avoid personal information
- • Don't use dictionary words
- • Make it at least 12 characters long
Password Storage
- • Use a reputable password manager
- • Never write passwords down
- • Don't save in browsers on shared computers
- • Enable two-factor authentication
- • Keep password manager updated
- • Use secure backup methods
What to Avoid
- • Don't share passwords with anyone
- • Avoid common passwords (123456, password)
- • Don't reuse passwords across sites
- • Avoid predictable patterns
- • Don't use personal information
- • Never send passwords via email/chat
Common Issues & Solutions
Password reset email not received
- Check spam/junk folder
- Verify email address is correct
- Wait 10-15 minutes for delivery
- Try requesting reset again
- Contact administrator if still not received
New password not accepted
- Ensure password meets all requirements
- Check for minimum length (8 characters)
- Include uppercase, lowercase, number, and symbol
- Avoid using previous passwords
- Try a completely different password
Account locked after password attempts
- Wait 15-30 minutes for automatic unlock
- Use password reset instead of guessing
- Contact administrator for manual unlock
- Review account security settings
- Update password once unlocked
Quick Actions
Security Alert
- • Never share your password with anyone, including administrators
- • P3M staff will never ask for your password via email or phone
- • Report suspicious password reset emails immediately
- • Change your password if you suspect it has been compromised
- • Use different passwords for different accounts and services
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