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How to Disable Password Complexity on Windows 11

Explore the easiest methods to disable this feature on Windows

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Updated onOctober 16, 2024

updated onOctober 16, 2024

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Windows enforces strong password complexity requirements to enhance the user accounts’ security. However, if you want simpler passwords, you need to disableWindows passwordcomplexity requirements.

How can I disable Windows password complexity requirements?

How can I disable Windows password complexity requirements?

1. Use the Group Policy Editor

2. Use the Command Prompt

3. Use the Local Security Policy Editor

You can now go to Local Security Policy Editor to confirm if the setting is disabled. IfLocal Security Policy Editor is missing or is grayed out, we recommend you check out the solutions in this informative guide.

So, these are methods you can follow to remove the password complexity requirements in Windows. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.

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Srishti Sisodia

Windows Software Expert

She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.