Creating a Secure Password for Your Edlio Account
Protecting your school's website starts with a strong password. Your Edlio account gives you access to edit and manage your school's website, so keeping it secure helps protect your school's information and prevents unauthorized access.
This guide explains how to create a password that meets Edlio's requirements and follows security best practices.
Why Strong Passwords Matter
Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for unauthorized users to gain access to your account. Hackers and automated programs can quickly guess simple passwords, especially those that use common words, patterns, or personal information.
A strong password makes it significantly harder for anyone—whether a person or a computer program—to guess or crack your credentials. By following the guidelines below, you'll help keep your school's website safe and secure.
Edlio CMS Password Requirements
When you create or update your password for Edlio, it must meet these criteria:
At least 12 characters long - Longer passwords are more secure
Include at least one number - Example: 5, 8, 3
Include at least one symbol - Example: !, @, #, %, &
Include at least one uppercase letter - Example: A, B, C
Cannot contain your name, username, or school name - Avoid anything personally identifiable
Cannot be a commonly used password or dictionary word - Words like "password" or "welcome" are not secure
Please Note: If your district uses LDAP/Active Directory, Google, or Microsoft Single Sign-On, you'll need to follow the password requirements set by your school or district IT administrator instead of creating an Edlio-specific password.
Best Practices for Password Security
Beyond meeting the minimum requirements, following these tips will help you create even stronger passwords:
Length is strength - Aim for 12 to 20 characters. The longer your password, the harder it is to crack. Each additional character exponentially increases the time it would take to guess your password.
Use variety - Mix uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (like %!@#). This creates more possible combinations, making your password harder to predict.
Avoid personal information - Don't include anything that someone could discover about you, such as your name, birthday, phone number, address, children's names, or pet names. Even information you've shared on social media could be used to guess your password.
Create entirely new passwords - When it's time to update your password, don't just change one or two characters of your old password (like changing "Password1!" to "Password2!"). Instead, create a completely new password.
Never share passwords via text or email - These methods are not secure. If you need to share access with someone, contact your IT administrator about proper account setup procedures.