To change your password, simply enter your Sky iD username here
and follow the on-screen instructions.
There are a few rules you must follow which ensure the security of your account. Your password must:
· Be at least 7 characters long
· Contain a mix of letters and numbers
· Not start with a number – not contain your username
· Not contain the word 'password'
· Avoid using a word out of the dictionary on its own
Hints: You should avoid using your username, consecutive numbers or obvious personal information, such as your date of birth, family names or home address. We also recommend that you choose a password that differs from your other online accounts, such as shopping or banking websites.
· Never tell anyone your password
· If you have problems remembering passwords - don't write it down; instead make sure your password recovery details are up to date (to do this, visit Manage your account)
· Never send your password by email. Sky will never ask you for your password by email, so if you receive an email requesting your password, it is fraudulent
· Change your password immediately, if you think someone else may have discovered it
· Periodically change your password even if you believe it is secure
Sky Identity Patrol proactively monitors financial, personal and sensitive information exposure on the Web and other public data sources, including sources of compromised and stolen data being traded in the underground internet economy.
It searches the Internet every day, defending customers from attacks and unlike other identity protection products, Identity Patrol will immediately alert the customer as well as provide clear and simple advice on what to do if it finds anything that puts the customer at risk from identity thefts / financial frauds.
The product protects a wide range of information, including:
· Login details e.g. usernames, password
· Financial details e.g. bank accounts, credit cards
· Personal details e.g. names, aliases
· Contact details e.g. emails, addresses, phone numbers
Sky Identity Patrol is available as an annual or monthly subscription and for a limited time, both are available with the first month free. Customers can protect their identity for less than 15p a day or £4.50 per month.
For more information visit Sky Identity Patrol.
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