Ballpark helps people do rich research by collecting insights from real people. So it's very important that the information inside your account is secure.
This means that you aren't able to set weak passwords that could be easily guessed.
Passwords that can't be used in Ballpark
You might be be prevented from creating a password for your account if it contains:
❌ Less than 8 characters
❌ Common password patterns (password123, welcome1, etc.)
❌ Sequential characters (abc, 123, etc.)
❌ Common character substitutions (p4ssw0rd, l3tm31n, etc.)
Tips for secure passwords
Our minimum requirements for passwords are a great starting point. Here are some tips to ensure that your passwords can be even more secure.
Use long passwords
While we require at least 8 characters, we recommend that you use 12+ characters if possible!
Use a passphrase
Combine unusual or random words that are not common. Then make it memorable to you, but no one else. You can try to use a mental image or create a story to help you remember.
Example passphrase:
A password using the phrase muffin-flower-banana-motorbike could have a story like "I made a muffin, smelled a flower, ate a banana, then rode a motorbike".
Avoid common words/phrases
Ensure you aren't using simple words/phrases like:
password, qwerty, welcome, abc123, letmein, admin, football, iloveyou, monkey
Repeating or simple patterns
Sequential, repetitive and simple patterns of letters and numbers are easy to be guessed, for example:
1111, 1234, aaaa, abcd, 202020
Don't use personal info
Be careful not to use personal information like your name, birthdate, a pet's name etc.
Don't reuse passwords
You should have a unique password for each different service you sign in to.
Use a password manager
Password managers are tools that can help you generate, store and enter strong passwords.