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Sandra Soule
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Remember the days when "Open Sesame" was the only password you knew, and you thought it was a big deal when you memorized your social security number? Those were the days. Now we have to keep track of multiple pin numbers, assigned ID codes, email addresses and more passwords than Batman. And it's a pain. Fortunately, there's an easy cure.
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- Change pre-assigned passwords whenever possible. BedandBreakfast.com members can easily change their assigned password. Login with your pre-assigned password, then change it one you can easily remember.
- Create a computer document in which to save the passwords. Name it after your dog or your mother-in-law, but don't call it "passwords" (duh). Save it on your computer's desktop, so you'll always be able to find it easily. Some computer software will "remember" passwords for you; this option is advisable if you are the only person using your computer and it's in a secure location.
- Keep track of ID numbers. If you've forgotten to cut-and-paste your property ID number into your password file, you can find it by looking at your property's listing on the BedandBreakfast.com site. Our database uses a computer-generated six-digit number to identify each property. You can find yours by looking up your listing, then reading the URL at the top of your screen. It will end in a six-digit number -- that's your property ID. If you've forgotten your BedandBreakfast.com password, you can enter your property ID and your password will be emailed to instantly to your email address on file in our database.
- Use the "cut-and-paste" tool on your computer. Whenever you are assigned a password, PIN or ID number, login name, or have used a specific email address as an identifier, cut and paste the information and the company involved into your password file. Some companies use your email address as your login name; these are often case sensitive, unlike email addresses themselves. If you typed your email address as sandy@bedandbreakfast.com, it may not recognize Sandy@BedandBreakfast.com, even though both are valid addresses for email. If your password is a mumbo-jumbo of computer-assigned letters and numbers, using cut-and-paste will eliminate the possibility of typos.
- Consider using PIN numbers repeatedly. You may have several bank accounts, but might choose to use the same PIN for each, since the account numbers differ. One favorite four- or six-digit PIN is your wedding anniversary, since it helps both spouse and children remember a key date and it's not published anywhere. (Some ATMs reject PINs that start with zero, so avoid that choice.)
- Consider using passwords numbers repeatedly. It's easy to end up with passwords for dozens of Internet sites, and some folks (not all) are comfortable using the same password for different sites. Passwords are case sensitive, unlike email addresses, so use this advisedly, but to your advantage. If your dog, "Scout" was born Christmas day, then Scout1225 would make a good password. Another approach is to take your nickname, add a key number, and use that wherever appropriate; if your name is Robert, and your mother was born on May 15, then bob0515 might be a good choice.
- Create memorable password series. "Even paranoids have enemies," so for an increased level of security, create a series of similar passwords. Here are some samples -- and their translations!
Not2L84u (Not too late for you)
Not2L84me (Not too late for me)
This1is4me (This one is for me)
This1is4u (This one is for you)
We834T (We ate three for tea)
We844T (We ate four for tea)
BNB4me (Bed & Breakfast for me)
BNB4u (Bed & Breakfast for you)
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For your protection, your traffic statistics and member information are shown only in the email we sent you. For more details, please log in with your property ID and password. Can't remember your password? Click here, then enter your property ID and we'll email it to you. Don't like your password? Once you're logged in to Home Base, just click "Change Password" (first item in the left-hand column), and choose another that's easier to remember. More information
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