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New password is too simple

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by sloop, Oct 8, 2003.

  1. sloop

    sloop Well-Known Member

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    I tried to change a password in Cpanel but got this error:

    Your password could not be changed because the new password is is too simple, please try again!


    The password I wanted to change to was "vr$ex%". In my opinion, this password is not too simple. I have had customers complain about not being able to change to passwords they want (not simple dictionary words).

    Is there a way to configure the parameters for what cpanel will allow passwords to be changed to? i.e. a minimum number of characters or symbols?

    thanks

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    #1 sloop, Oct 8, 2003
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    I do believe if you use 7 or 8 characters min. there should not be a problem. I've never had a problem using 8 regardless of what characters were used.

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    #2 Website Rob, Oct 8, 2003
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    Strenght

    Hi there.

    In WHM - Security Center - Password Strength Configuration - Theer´s probably a configuration of the minimum characters.

    I guess you should check there.

     
    #3 FeeL, Nov 5, 2008
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    The original post was from 2003. The Password Strength Configuration was added in 2008.
     
    #4 cPanelKenneth, Nov 6, 2008
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    ooops

    I´m always 4getting to look for the dates @ the topics :)

    Well, if someone finds it, like i did, he/she will find the updated solution, tho :)

    Cya
     
    #5 FeeL, Nov 7, 2008
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