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You're going to need a Google Account.
If you already have a Gmail account then you are all set.
If not, go HERE. (If you need more instruction, here are the steps.)
Think of a password and check it here: http://howsecureismypassword.net
The following guidelines will guard against someone finding out your password and using your account.
Make your password as long as possible. The longer it is, the more difficult it will be to guess the password. Always use at least 8 characters in your password.
Use as many different characters as possible when forming your password. Use numbers, punctuation characters and, when possible, mixed upper and lower-case letters. Choosing characters from the largest possible alphabet will make your password more secure.
Do not use personal information in your password that someone else is likely to be able to figure out. Obviously, things like your name, phone number, and address are to be avoided.
Do not use words that are listed in standard dictionaries.
Never use a password that is the same as your avatar name.
Do not use passwords that are easy to spot while you're typing them in. Passwords like 12345, qwerty, or nnnnnn should be avoided.
Try This If You're Having Difficulty Selecting a Good Password
If you are having difficulty picking a good password, one good method is to use the first letter of each word in a phrase you can easily remember. For example, "Newport is my kind of place" would be Nimkop. Another method is to intentionally use misspelled words, or words with a number or punctuation mark. Examples include: braekfast, kite276, wildc@t. Also, many hackers use numbers or punctuation instead of letters to do a basic encrypt of text, as in: h3llo is hello or he!!o is also hello. Don't copy any of these examples, but y0u g3t the d4ift! The more creative you are the better.
