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# Reset your user password

Creating strong passwords is essential to protecting your Linodes and your [Cloud Manager](http://cloud.linode.com) account. If you suspect that an unauthorized user has gained access to one of your accounts, you should change the password immediately.

# Password requirements and recommendations

User passwords must be a minimum of 11 characters in length and be sufficiently complex. Each password is individually analyzed by an algorithmic tool to determine it's strength. When creating a password, follow the recommendations listed below:

* Password should be *at least* 11 characters in length (though longer passwords are considered stronger).
* Avoid using simple passwords based on dictionary words.
* Use a mixture of unpredictable uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
* Avoid repeating characters (`aaa`), sequences (`abcd`), and keyboard patterns (`qwerty`).

# Change (or reset) your cloud manager password

If you want to change your password, or you forgot your password and need a new one, follow these steps:

1. Visit the [Forgot Password](https://login.linode.com/forgot/password) webpage.

2. Enter your username in the **Username** field.

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   > If you've forgotten your Cloud Manager username, see [Recovering a Lost Username](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/manage-users-on-your-account#recover-a-lost-username).

3. Click the **Reset password** button.

4. Check your email for a message containing further instructions.

5. Follow the instructions in the email message to reset your password.

# Sibling pages

* [Security controls for user accounts](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/security-controls-for-user-accounts.md)
* [Manage 2FA on a user account](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/manage-2fa.md)
* [Enable third-party authentication on your user account](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/enable-third-party-authentication.md)
* [Manage SSH keys](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/manage-ssh-keys.md)
* [Manage personal access tokens](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/manage-personal-access-tokens.md)
* [Profile FAQ](https://techdocs.akamai.com/cloud-computing/docs/faqs-for-creating-and-managing-linode-accounts.md)