Windows 10: Why doesn't Windows allow more than 24 characters login password

Hi. When I Google the maximum number of characters allowed for a Windows login password it tells me 256 characters but when I try to set a password longer than 24 characters, the field where I type stops at 24. Why is this? Thanks

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Why doesn't Windows allow more than 24 characters login password

Hi. When I Google the maximum number of characters allowed for a Windows login password it tells me 256 characters but when I try to set a password longer than 24 characters, the field where I type stops at 24. Why is this? Thanks

 

Why doesn't Windows allow more than 24 characters login password

Hello Tommiee66, thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community. I am here to help and provide assistance with any questions or concerns you may have.

You are right in stating that Microsoft's official stance is that Windows login passwords can have a maximum of 256 characters. However, it's worth noting that the input field for passwords on Windows currently stops accepting characters after 24 characters, and this limitation is rooted in previous legacy options.

The legacy aspect of Windows login passwords means that the 24-character constraint has been carried over from earlier iterations of the Windows operating system.

In a previous post (please note that the provided link is no longer accessible), there was a response from the development team discussing the character password limit: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

It appears that, in the present day, the emphasis on password length may have been reduced in priority. This shift could be attributed to the adoption of advanced authentication methods such as 2FA, Windows Hello, and Passwordless Logins.

 

Maximum characters Windows login password and/or pin

Hi. When I search on Google what is the maximum number of characters allowed for a Windows login password and/or pin I find most articles to tell me from 127 to 256 characters. I was trying to set a password that was 32 characters long but I could see in the fields where I am asked to type and re-type password that the dots that appear when typing stop at 24 characters. I have Windows 10 Home edition. Please advise. Thanks for your help. Tom