Composer requires admin passwords to be at least 12 characters and include uppercase, lowercase, a number, and a special character. This article covers the full password requirements and the three places in Composer where you can reset or update your password.
💡Quick answers
- What is the minimum length for a Composer admin password? At least 12 characters.
- Which character types are required? At least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character (such as ! @ $ &).
- Can a password contain the admin's username? No; your password cannot contain your username.
- Changing your password from the Composer login screen? Click "Forget username or password?" and enter your email to receive a reset link.
- Changing your password from the Composer dashboard? Click Change Password in the top-right corner when you first arrive on the dashboard.
- Where else can you update your password? In Constituent Manager: open your profile, click the Account tab, and enter a new password.
As an admin user, your password safeguards sensitive data, system settings, and your school’s digital integrity. Composer’s password requirements are designed to help you create strong, secure credentials that reduce the risk of unauthorized access and ensure compliance.
This article outlines what makes a password secure and how to meet Composer’s standards when creating or updating your admin login.
In this article
- Why strong passwords matter
- Follow the Composer password requirements for administrators
- Reset your password
Why strong passwords matter
Strong passwords are your first line of defense against unauthorized access. As an admin user, your account is typically granted access to sensitive user data, system settings, and integration credentials.
A weak password can:
- be easily guessed or cracked by attackers
- put your organization’s data at risk
- lead to service disruptions or compliance violations
Follow the requirements in this article to better safeguard your school’s digital environment and maintain trust with families and staff.
Follow the Composer password requirements for administrators
When creating or updating your admin user account password, make sure it meets the following criteria:
Minimum length
- Must be at least 12 characters long.
Character composition
Your password must include at least one of each of the following:
- Uppercase letter (A–Z)
- Lowercase letter (a–z)
- Number (0–9)
- Special character, such as: ! @ $ & ( ) . – + / = ; , [ ] ? < > _
Allowed characters
- Use letters, numbers, and the approved special characters listed above.
- No other characters are permitted.
Prohibited elements
Your password cannot contain your username.
Reset your password
As you encounter a prompt to update your password to a stronger password, here are 3 options in Composer where you can reset your password:
Option 1: Reset on your main login screen
- Select Forget username or password? on the login screen.
- This will prompt the user to enter an email address and receive a password reset email.
- Learn more about this option by visiting the article, "Forget username or password."
Option 2: Select Change Password on your Composer dashboard
When first arriving upon your Composer Dashboard, you'll see a link to Change Password in the top right corner.
A new window will appear providing you the new requirements.
Clicking Update will save your new password.
Option 3: Reset in Constituent Manager
You can also reset your password in Constituent Manager, the area where all of your roles, users, and profile information is managed.
Navigate to Constituent Manager in the People icon in left-navigation.
- Search and Update Filter.
- Select your name to open up your Constituent Profile.
- Click on the Account tab.
- Enter a New Password.
- Enter the same password to Confirm Password.
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