## I'm trying to set a password for my new i-scribe account, but it's not being accepted. Why is this? 

This is a security feature, not a cause for alarm. Akuru checks new passwords against third-party databases of passwords exposed in historical breaches across the internet.

If your chosen password appears in any of those databases, you'll be prompted to choose a different one to keep your account secure.  
  
To create a password that will be accepted, please do the following:   
  

-   Use a minimum of 12 characters
-   Include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
-   Avoid common words, phrases, or slight variations of them
-   Ensure the password is completely unique (not used elsewhere)

  
  
We recommend using a passphrase (e.g. several unrelated words with variation), or a password manager to generate a secure password.

For more on how Akuru keeps your account and data secure, see the [Akuru Trust Centre](https://trust.akuru.com.au).