This version of GitHub Enterprise was discontinued on 2021-06-09. No patch releases will be made, even for critical security issues. For better performance, improved security, and new features, upgrade to the latest version of GitHub Enterprise. For help with the upgrade, contact GitHub Enterprise support.

Creating a strong password

Secure your GitHub Enterprise Server account with a strong and unique password using a password manager.

You must choose or generate a password for your GitHub Enterprise Server account that is at least:

  • Seven characters long, if it includes a number and a lowercase letter, or
  • 15 characters long with any combination of characters

To keep your account secure, we recommend you follow these best practices:

You can only use your password to log on to GitHub Enterprise Server using your browser. When you authenticate to GitHub Enterprise Server with other means, such as the command line or API, you should use other credentials. For more information, see "About authentication to GitHub."

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