Configuring MySQL Password Strength Validation with validate_password Plugin
MySQL Password Security Enhancement Plugin
The validate_password plugin enforces password complexity rules in MySQL, available in versions 5.5 and later. By default, this plugin is not enabled in standard installations, allowing simple passwords with only warnings.
Enabling the Plugin
Add the following configuration to your my.cnf file:
[mysqld ...
Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:11:54 +0000 by benjam