how to change or reset your password . General password requirements for user accounts The following rules apply to the main user accounts (Windows, Linux, Weblogin) at GSI/FAIR: Passwords must be changed [...] number nor end with a number ... not repeat any of your previous six passwords ... not contain your user name ... not contain any “dictionary” phrases (e.g. GSI, password, pass, word, etc.) ... not contain [...] reasonable or not possible. A passwort has to be used at least 1 day, before it can be changed. A user has a maximum of 50 failed logon attempts before the account will be locked out. After a period of