Runshaw's Password Requirements

You can reset your password by:

  1. Going to the following link - Forgotten your Runshaw password? Reset it here.

  2. Pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on your laptop

  3. Calling Service Desk and we will reset your password over the phone after going through some security questions.


Minimum Password Requirements


Your Password must:

  • Be at least 15 characters long

  • Include both upper & lower case letters

  • Make sure your new password has at least 15 characters.

  • Include a number(s) and/or symbols

Your password cannot:

  • Be easy to guess (e.g. part of your name)

  • Be any of your previous 12 passwords

  • Feature common words like 'Runshaw', sports teams or local places.


We Recommend:

  • Creating a passphrase using three or four random words, with a mix of uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers & symbols

  • You use different passwords for different accounts

  • You never share your password with anyone else

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