Setting Windows 10 password requirements
Windows 10
password requirementsYou can choose whether
Windows 10
devices must have a password. If you require a password, you can set the requirements for the password.Rule | Description |
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Password required for device | Specify whether the user must set a device password. |
Allow simple password | Specify whether the password can contain repeated or sequential characters, such as DEFG or 3333. |
Minimum password length | Specify the minimum length of the password. The password must be at least 4 characters. |
Password complexity | Specify the complexity of the password. You can choose the following options:
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Minimum number of character types | Specify the minimum number of character types that an alphanumeric password must contain. Select from the following options:
Password character requirements for Windows 10 computers and tablets are determined by the user account type, not this setting. |
Password expiration | Specify the maximum number of days that the password can be used. If set to 0, the password does not expire. |
Password history | Specify the number of previous passwords that a device checks to prevent a user from reusing a recent password. If set to 0, the device does not check previous passwords. |
Maximum failed password attempts | Specify the number of times that a user can enter an incorrect password before the device is wiped. If set to 0, the device is not wiped regardless of how many times the user enters an incorrect password. This rule does not apply to devices that allow multiple user accounts, including Windows 10 computers and tablets. |
Maximum inactivity time lock | Specify the period of user inactivity that must elapse before the device locks. If set to 0, the device does not lock automatically. |
Allow idle return without password | Specify whether a user must type the password when the idle grace period ends. If this rule is selected, the user can set the password grace period timer on the device. This rule does not apply to Windows 10 computers and tablets. |
For more information about the IT policy password rules, download the Policy Reference Spreadsheet.