# Modify IAM User Password Rules

1. Open the **AWS Management Console** and navigate to the **Identity and Access Management (IAM).**
    
2. Click on **Account settings** from the left navigation panel.
    
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3. Click **Edit**.
    
4. Click **Custom**.
    
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5. Set **Password minimum length**.
    
6. Select the required options under **Password strength**.
    
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7. Click **Save changes**.
    
8. Try creating a new IAM user, the password will require newly set criteria.