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diff --git a/doc/security/password_length_limits.md b/doc/security/password_length_limits.md index 05ddb0a2823..847656d8d17 100644 --- a/doc/security/password_length_limits.md +++ b/doc/security/password_length_limits.md @@ -5,17 +5,18 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w type: reference, howto --- -# Custom password length limits +# Custom password length limits **(FREE SELF)** -By default, GitLab supports passwords with: +By default, GitLab supports passwords with the following lengths: -- A minimum length of 8. -- A maximum length of 128. +- Minimum: 8 characters +- Maximum: 128 characters GitLab administrators can modify password lengths: -- Using the GitLab UI. **[From](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/20661) GitLab 12.6 this is the only available option.** -- Using configuration file. **Up to GitLab 12.5**. +- Using the GitLab UI. [From](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/20661) GitLab + 12.6, this is the only available option. +- Using configuration file. Up to GitLab 12.5. Changing the minimum or maximum length does not affect existing user passwords. Existing users are not asked to reset their password to adhere to the new limits. The new limit restriction applies @@ -29,11 +30,13 @@ The user password length is set to a minimum of 8 characters by default. To change the minimum password length using GitLab UI: -1. Go to **Admin Area > Settings**, then select **Sign-up restrictions**. +1. On the top bar, select **Menu >** **{admin}** **Admin**. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > General** and expand **Sign-up restrictions**.  -1. Input a **Minimum password length** value greater than or equal to 8, then select **Save changes**. +1. Enter a **Minimum password length** value greater than or equal to `8`. +1. Select **Save changes**. ## Modify maximum password length using configuration file |