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title: Password policies
description: Understand PingDirectory password policies that govern authentication and password management behavior.
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page_id: pingdirectory:pingdirectory_security_guide:pd_sec_password_policies
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.1/pingdirectory_security_guide/pd_sec_password_policies.html
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revdate: 2023-09-13T00:00:00Z
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# Password policies

Because password policies govern many aspects of the server's behavior, especially with regard to authentication and password management, it is critical to configure them appropriately.