Quick Tip: Forgot your passphrase? Use the self service tool at mycalnet.berkeley.edu

Passphrase Requirements

CalNet offers two passphrase options, the regular passphrase and the long passphrase.

• You cannot reuse a passphrase; the system will reject reused passphrases.
  
  

• Your passphrase should not contain common passphrases, standard dictionary words, sequences (“123”, “DEF”) in any order, or repeating characters (“444”, “ooo”).  Such passphrases may be rejected.
  

Regular CalNet Passphrase Requirements

Your passphrase must:

• Be at least 12 characters long (maximum 255) and may include spaces 

• Contain at least three of the four following character groups: 

  • Uppercase letters (A through Z) 

  • Lowercase letters (a through z) 

  • Numbers (0 through 9) or 

  • Symbols/special characters (!, $, #, or %, etc.)

Your passphrase must NOT:

• Contain your first name, middle, or last name(s)

• Contain your CalNet ID

• Contain leading or trailing spaces

Long CalNet Passphrase Requirements

• Your long passphrase must be at least 20 characters long (maximum 255) and may include spaces

• Your passphrase must NOT contain your first name, middle, or last name(s) or your CalNet ID

• Cannot contain leading or trailing spaces

• There are no other requirements

Reset your CalNet Passphrase

Use the self-service tool at mycalnet.berkeley.edu.

1. Click on Forgot My CalNet ID/Passphrase
2. Select which type of account you have (student, UCPath, Alumni, etc.), and then enter your ID number or recovery email address.
3. Verify that you are a human by checking the box, and then click Request reset

If you are unable to use the self-service tool, email your full name and student or employee ID number to calnet@berkeley.edu for help.

Note: You can only use CalNet Account Manager if you have a recovery email address on your CalNet account.