Frequently Asked Question

This knowledgebase article is for college employees. Students should see the article titled, What students need to know about accounts, passwords, and usernames.

The same username/password that logs you in to the LCC network will provide access to Google Workspace applications. Password changes are all handled through the LCC Information Directory (LID). LID will change your password for both your LCC computer/network account and your Google Workspace account. Below are the the password requirements, guidelines, and instructions to change your password.

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Passwords Requirements
When selecting a password it is best to use a password vault (see the next section below). If you are manually choosing your password, it should be something that is unique and easy for you to remember. All passwords must meet the following requirements.

• MUST contain at least 16 characters in length
• MUST be less that 96 characters in length
• MAY contain any of the following character types:
  • Uppercase character (e.g. A-Z)
  • Lowercase character (e.g. a-z)
  • Numerical character (e.g. 0-9)
  • Special character (e.g. >!@#$%^&*()-=_+[]\{}|:;',"/?)
• MUST NOT have 'white space' (e.g. a space, tab, enter, etc.) character as the first or last character.

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Password Guidelines

• IT highly recommends using our LCC Bitwarden Password Vault. To get an account in our LCC Bitwarden Vault please submit a helpdesk ticket and request an account.
• Use a unique password for each account you have.
• Use a password that you will remember.
• Using a passphrase is the safest option. Passphrases are strings of words or text that are longer than traditional passwords, such as "Duck Dodgers In The 24.5th Century."
• Whenever possible, choose a password that uses the most number of characters possible. A password's security increases with its length.
• NEVER allow your Internet browser to "remember" your username and password.
• NEVER share your passwords with anyone.
• Avoid using the following as passwords:
  • Dictionary words
  • Names (including names of pets and best friends)
  • Dates (especially birthdays and anniversaries)
  • Sequences (e.g., qwerty, 12345)
  • Repetitions (e.g., aaaaa, 00000)
  • Obvious or commonplace passwords or passphrases (e.g., password, password1, letmein, OpenSesame, etc.)

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You password can only be changed while you are ON CAMPUS.

1. Visit this page (from on campus): Change Your Password
2. Enter the username you use to login to your computer
3. Enter YOUR CURRENT password
4. Click the SUBMIT button
5. Enter a new password using the password generator in your LCC Bitwarden,
        OR, use an online passphrase generator like useapassphrase.com, 
        OR click the Recommend a Password button on the LID change password page.
6. Click the Update Account button

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Additional Information:

• Check your password to see how secure it is

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