# Ensure Password must meet complexity requirements

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Level 1 (L1) Corporate/Enterprise Environment (general use)

1.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to 'Enabled' (Automated)
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**Azure AD Password Policy**

<https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory-domain-services/password-policy#create-a-custom-password-policy>

<https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-sspr-policy>

**Intune Compliancy policy**

Password Complexity: Require digits, lowercase and uppercase letters

Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Devices > Compliance policies > Policies
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The number of complex element types (uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation) required for a strong PIN or password.

{% embed url="<https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-devicelock#mindevicepasswordcomplexcharacters>" %}
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{% tab title="CSP" %}
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/DeviceLock/MinDevicePasswordComplexCharacters
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{% tab title="Recommended Setting" %}
Format: int\
Value: 3
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{% tab title="Available in Settings Catalog" %}
**YES**

Device Lock

Min Device Password Complex Characters
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