Commit 82f42890 authored by Evan Read's avatar Evan Read

Merge branch 'docs-password-sec-tier' into 'master'

Add tiers to security password doc pages

See merge request gitlab-org/gitlab!62625
parents bfd6a20c 090c9a43
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type: reference, howto
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# 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:
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To change the minimum password length using GitLab UI:
1. Go to **Admin Area > Settings**, then select **Sign-up restrictions**.
1. Go to the Admin Area (**{admin}**) and select **Settings > Sign-up restrictions**.
![Minimum password length settings](../user/admin_area/img/minimum_password_length_settings_v12_6.png)
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
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stage: none
group: unassigned
stage: Manage
group: Access
info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
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# Password Storage
# Password storage **(FREE)**
GitLab stores user passwords in a hashed format, to prevent passwords from being visible.
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# Generated passwords for users created through integrated authentication
# Generated passwords for users created through integrated authentication **(FREE)**
GitLab allows users to set up accounts through integration with external [authentication and authorization providers](../administration/auth/README.md).
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