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+  * Password restrictions: minimum length = 8, at least 3 of of these ( uppercase, lowercase, digit, symbol )
+  * Passwords expire every 180 days ( same interval as your window's account )
   * Notice the error message pointing me to the head node
   * Once you change your password on the head node there could be a slight delay in the new password taking effect for interactive sessions.
   * Passwords are sync'd automatically across the cluster operating systems every 10 minutes.  If you find that your new password doesn't work immediately, please continue to use the old password, or wait for the sync.
   * If you've forgotten your password you can email [[mailto:help@biac.duke.edu|help@biac.duke.edu]] to request a reset