Error: "Commonly used passwords are not allowed" when setting an eRaider password


Symptoms

You receive the following message when setting a new eRaider password:

Commonly used passwords are not allowed

EXAMPLE: From "Change Password" utility

"Change Password" screen with the error message mentioned before

EXAMPLE: From "Forgot Password" utility

"eRaider Password Reset" screen with the error message mentioned before

EXAMPLE: During eRaider account setup

"eRaider Account Set-Up" screen with the error message mentioned before

EXAMPLE: From eRaider Account Manager

eRaider Account Manager welcome screen with the error message mentioned before

Cause

The password you chose is on a list of known compromised passwords.

Resolution

No one at Texas Tech University or from anywhere else should ask for your password.

Choose a password that would not have been used by someone else or be easily guessed by either a computer program or any person.

Outcome

You are able to complete the process of setting your eRaider password.