Expired password: setting a new password for your Cloud account
Your Cloud account password is valid for 6 months, after which it must be changed. When you try to log in to
Aruba CMP, you will be prompted to change your password.
- Log in to Aruba CMP;
- you will be prompted to change your password;
- enter your current password, then choose and confirm your new password;
- select CHANGE PASSWORD to activate your new password;
- you will receive an email at the address used when registering your Cloud account confirming that your password has been changed.
Best practices for creating, managing and changing passwords
Creating a password
- Choose a password that is at least 12 characters long;
- use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters, even if they are not always required.
- Avoid using:
- names, nicknames, dates of birth or other personal information;
- common words such as "password", "admin", "user", etc.;
- simple sequences such as "111111", "123456", "abcdef", etc.
- Do not reuse the same password for multiple accounts: each service should have a unique password.
- You can use secure password generators, which are also available online free of charge.
Managing your password
- Avoid saving your password in unprotected files (docx, pdf, txt, etc.).
- Never send your password together with your username. If necessary, use separate channels (e.g. SMS + email).
- Use a password manager (free or paid) to manage your credentials securely.
- Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA), if available: it adds an extra layer of protection.
- Always check that the website where you enter your password is the official website (check the URL).
Changing your password
- Change your password immediately if you suspect that it may have been compromised, even if this has not been confirmed.
- After changing your password, check that you can access the service correctly.
- Avoid creating variations of the same password (e.g. M4rco#2023, M4rco#2024, M4rco#2025, etc.), as these can be easily predicted by automated attack tools.