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Creating random passwords
Hi Group,
I need to issue 120 database users with a random password every 90 days. It has to be alphanumeric and must be easily remembered. I was thinking the easiest way is to use the first two initials of forename and surname and then adding a random pin number. For example, Mickey Mouse would be mimo1934. Is it possible to write a macro or worksheet function to automate this procedure? The only letdown that I can see with this method is the 'simple logic' of using the 2 initial of forename and surname - mabye the letters could also be randomised as well, i.e. Mickey Mouse could look like ommi1934. Maybe there is an easier way - I would welcome other ideas. Thanks Tony |
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=CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90))&CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90)) &CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90))&CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90)) &INT(RAND()*10000)
This will generate 4 alpha and 4 integer password and are not associated with users first and last name "Tony" wrote in message ... Hi Group, I need to issue 120 database users with a random password every 90 days. It has to be alphanumeric and must be easily remembered. I was thinking the easiest way is to use the first two initials of forename and surname and then adding a random pin number. For example, Mickey Mouse would be mimo1934. Is it possible to write a macro or worksheet function to automate this procedure? The only letdown that I can see with this method is the 'simple logic' of using the 2 initial of forename and surname - mabye the letters could also be randomised as well, i.e. Mickey Mouse could look like ommi1934. Maybe there is an easier way - I would welcome other ideas. Thanks Tony |
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forgot mentioning that you will need Analysis toolpak for the function
below. "N Harkawat" wrote in message ... =CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90))&CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90)) &CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90))&CHAR(RANDBETWEEN(65,90)) &INT(RAND()*10000) This will generate 4 alpha and 4 integer password and are not associated with users first and last name "Tony" wrote in message ... Hi Group, I need to issue 120 database users with a random password every 90 days. It has to be alphanumeric and must be easily remembered. I was thinking the easiest way is to use the first two initials of forename and surname and then adding a random pin number. For example, Mickey Mouse would be mimo1934. Is it possible to write a macro or worksheet function to automate this procedure? The only letdown that I can see with this method is the 'simple logic' of using the 2 initial of forename and surname - mabye the letters could also be randomised as well, i.e. Mickey Mouse could look like ommi1934. Maybe there is an easier way - I would welcome other ideas. Thanks Tony |
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