Set the Password Security Policy
Last modified by Eleni Cojocariu-testing account on 2026/08/24 21:13
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Steps
The password security policy of a wiki constrains every password set on it, whether somebody registers, an administrator creates their account, or they change or reset their password later. To set it:
- Open the "Registration" administration section, as Customize the Registration Page describes.
- Set "Require a password with the given length" to the smallest number of characters a password may have.
- Turn on the character rules to enforce: at least one lower case character, one upper case character, one number and one symbol.
- Click "Save", at the very bottom of the section.
- Notice that a password breaking the policy is now refused, with one message per rule it breaks.
FAQ
Do the users have to change their password?
No. The passwords already in use stay valid, and only the passwords set after the change have to satisfy the rules.
Does the policy cover the other wikis of the farm?
No. It is stored per wiki, so each wiki of a farm carries its own rules.
