I've been trying to create a strong password for my Apple account, but they keep rejecting my seemingly complicated ones as 'weak.' For example, I came up with something like 'C3nterdBottoMed$uits7654?' but it still didn't meet their requirements. Can anyone explain what criteria Apple uses to define a strong password? What should I avoid when creating my password?
2 Answers
Apple tends to have strict rules about what constitutes a strong password. They usually don't accept things like repeated characters or sequences such as '111', 'aaa', '123', or 'abc'. Your '7654' might be seen as consecutive numbers, which can trigger their weakness criteria. Also, avoid using your name or parts of your email, and don’t try to reuse passwords from the last year. To be safe, check their official guidelines on account security; they provide a few hints about what they want.
Honestly, your password looks fine to me, but sometimes Apple's system can be tricky. If you’re entering it into your account settings and it keeps getting flagged, you might want to try different variations or even consider changing the password management settings. Sometimes Managed Software can set a higher security bar that could be affecting it. But keep trying different combos until something clicks!
I get that! If you’re using an iPhone, try entering variations directly on the device. Sometimes, they’re more lenient when you’re not going through the app store. Good luck!