Is there an accepted standard for passwords?

NIST now recommends a password policy that requires all user-created passwords to be at least 8 characters in length, and all machine-generated passwords to be at least 6 characters in length. Additionally, it's recommended to allow passwords to be at least 64 characters as a maximum length.

1. What is the standard password format?
2. How long should passwords be 2022?

What is the standard password format?

English uppercase letters (A through Z). English lower case letters (a through z). Numbers (0 through 9). Special characters and punctuation symbols (Example: _, -.

How long should passwords be 2022?

Make your password long. 12-14 characters are recommended. Use a mix of characters like capitalization, symbols and numbers. Use a different password for every account.