Protect Your Passwords & Identity

When you create a password, make it:

You will also need to meet any password complexity requirements of the site or service the password is for. Such requirements may include use of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and so on.

Manage Your U-M Passwords

UMICH (Level-1) Password

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Michigan Medicine

In Spring of 2024, Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) is beginning a phased process to move to one UMICH Common Password. Currently, Michigan Medicine users have two different passwords: UMICH (Level-1) and Michigan Medicine (Level-2). Once the project is complete, Michigan Medicine users will use their UMICH password for logins across U-M and Michigan Medicine. In addition, beginning in March 2024, most users with a Michigan Medicine affiliation will be redirected from UMICH Account Management to the HITS Password Management tool for password management.

Manage Your Personal Passwords

It's important to choose strong, unique passwords for each site or service you use, but keeping track of all those passwords can be challenging. Here are some ways to keep track of multiple passwords:

  • Consider a Password Manager. A password manager can store your passwords in an encrypted file so that you don't need to remember them, and good password managers will help make up passwords for you using random letters, numbers, and characters. All you have to remember is one password to open the manager! 
  • Use two-factor authentication wherever possible. Stop password thieves from getting into your accounts by adding a layer of security to block them. You can turn on two-factor for many types of personal accounts.
  • If you need to write down or store passwords, do it securely. Do not leave them where others can see them or find them. Keep them locked up if at all possible. Store them as you would any other valuable item. Do not store them in a document on your computer unless you have encrypted the file