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- What is the best practice for minimum password length?
- How many characters should a strong password be?
- What is the optimum password length?
- How many characters is a secure password?
What is the best practice for minimum password length?
Best practices
Set minimum password length to at least a value of 8. If the number of characters is set to 0, no password is required. In most environments, an eight-character password is recommended because it's long enough to provide adequate security and still short enough for users to easily remember.
How many characters should a strong password be?
When a password is properly generated, 11–15 characters will provide more than enough protection for the everyday user. However, we know that most people feel more comfortable and secure with a longer version.
What is the optimum password length?
Make your password 14 to 16 characters or more!
Experts agree that length is a critical element of password strength. In fact, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) states, Password length has been found to be a primary factor in characterizing password strength.
How many characters is a secure password?
Long passwords are stronger, so make your password at least 12 characters long. These tips can help you create longer passwords that are easier to remember. Try to use: A lyric from a song or poem.
