What happens to existing user accounts if the minimum password length is changed?

What happens to existing user accounts if the minimum password length is changed?

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Created On 04/26/24 10:47 AM - Last Modified 10/21/25 20:46 PM


Question


If Minimum Password Complexity is enabled then one of the options is the Minimum Length for the Password Format Requirements.

What happens with existing passwords if they do not meet the new Minimum Length requirement?



Environment


  • Any Panorama or firewall
  • Any PAN-OS version


Answer


The already configured passwords will be valid even if the length is shorter than the new minimum length requirement. 
New passwords will have to meet the new minimum requirement length.


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