This article explains the password requirements for your Hunter account and why some passwords may be rejected. It also outlines what makes a strong password and how to create one that meets our security standards.
Learn more about how to set a new password for your account here.
Password requirements
To protect your Hunter account, your password must meet all of the following rules:
Be at least 8 characters long
Include at least:
1 uppercase letter
1 lowercase letter
1 number
1 special character (such as
;,:,!,#, etc.)
Not include:
Your first name
Your last name
Your email address
The word “hunter”
Not appear in known public data breaches
Why these rules exist
These requirements are designed to:
Reduce the risk of brute-force attacks
Prevent common or easily guessed passwords
Block passwords that are already known to attackers
Even if a password seems complex, it is not safe if it has been exposed in a previous data breach.
What it means if your password was leaked
Some online services have experienced data breaches. In certain cases, poorly stored passwords were exposed and are now publicly available. Hunter checks passwords against known breach databases using the service Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/Passwords
If your chosen password appears in a past breach:
It cannot be used for your Hunter account
It should be changed everywhere you’ve used it
Once a password is publicly exposed, it is no longer secure.
How to create a strong password
A strong password is:
Long (12+ characters is recommended)
Unique (not reused anywhere else)
Random and not based on personal information
Example structure of a strong password: Blue!Train7:River
Avoid:
Names
Birthdays
Simple patterns like
Password123!
We strongly recommend using a password manager, as it helps
Generate secure, random passwords
Store them safely
Prevent password reuse across services
Using a password manager is the safest and most practical way to protect your account.