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# Password policies

Password policies define the required format for passwords, including character use, patterns, and readability in generated values.

Policies can be optional or required, allowing administrators to guide best practices or enforce standards across teams. When applied to vaults, policies can be inherited by entries, customized for specific types of entries, or customized for all entries individually. When creating credentials, the password generator applies the policy in place for the entry, whether it is inherited or not. Typical rules include minimum length, character classes, allowed and banned patterns, and pronounceable output. Consistent policies reduce weak or repetitive passwords, improve compliance, and streamline onboarding.

#### Related topics

* [Password policies](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/templates/password-templates/)
* [Password generator](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/tools/password/)

#### See also

* [Password management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/basic-concepts/password-management/)
* [Devolutions Academy - Simplifying setup with entry templates and password policies](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/3380088-simplifying-setup-with-entry-templates-and-password-policies)


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