Overview

When you create or update your CUBE password, CUBE checks its strength automatically. A password that meets the character rules (8+ characters, upper and lower case, numbers, and symbols) may still be flagged as weak if it follows predictable patterns. This article explains how password strength is evaluated and how to choose a password that passes.

How password strength is evaluated

CUBE uses an intelligent strength estimator — not just a checklist — to rate your password on a scale of 0 to 4:

The estimator penalises common patterns even when the password technically meets the formatting rules. For example:

• TECh@123 — contains uppercase, lowercase, a number, and a symbol, but follows a word + symbol + number pattern that is extremely common. It will likely score too low to be accepted.
• P@ssword1 — same issue. Formatting rules are met, but it is predictable.
• correct-horse-battery — no symbols or numbers, but three uncommon words together score very highly.

Tips for creating a strong password

• Use three or more unrelated words joined with symbols or numbers. Example: Cloud$Brick!River9
• Avoid predictable substitutions like @ for a, 3 for e, or ! at the end.
• Avoid keyboard patterns like qwerty, 12345, or sequences like abcd.
• Avoid using personal or company names — words like your name, your organisation name, or your product name are penalised heavily.
• Longer passwords are always stronger. Aim for 12 or more characters.
• Passphrases work well. A phrase like BlueSky-Runs-Fast-42 is both memorable and strong.

Setting your password

1. On the Set Password screen, type your new password in the field provided.
2. The strength indicator below the field updates as you type — aim for the bar to fill to at least the third segment.
3. Select Next once the strength indicator shows an acceptable level.