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# Configuring password policies in WordPress

> Learn to secure WordPress accounts by configuring password policies with the Password Policy Manager plugin.

Weak passwords are a common security issue in [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) sites, allowing user accounts to be easily compromised. Strong password policies can be set up and configured by [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/) administrators to improve data and site security. This article explains how to use the Password Policy Manager plugin to configure WordPress password policies.

## Configuring password policies for WordPress

To set up and configure password policies for WordPress, follow these steps:

1. Log in to WordPress as the administrator.

2. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click **Plugins**, and then click **Add New**.

3. Search for "**Password Policy Manager**" and click Install Now. Then click Activate the plugin:\
   ![Password Policy Manager plugin](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_passwordpolicymanager_install.png)

4. On the **Dashboard**, in the left sidebar click **miniOrange Password policy**, and then click **Password Policy**:\
   ![miniOrange Password Policy settings](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_miniOrange_Passwordpolicy.png)

5. In the **Policy Settings** section, check all the password characters option, and set the length to 8:\
   ![Password Policy setting page](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_policy_settings.png)

6. Set the password expiration time according to the organisation policy or to 12 weeks (every three months):\
   ![Password Expiry time setting page](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_passwordpolicy_expirytime.png)

7. Click Save Settings to save and setup password policies for all users:

## More information

For more information about WordPress security, please visit: [https://www.hosting.com/blog/5-top-wordpress-security-plugins/](https://www.hosting.com/blog/5-top-wordpress-security-plugins/)

## Related articles

* [Choosing a strong password](/docs/choosing-a-strong-password)

* [Password management](/docs/password-management)