Miscellaneous Hacks - Minimum Password Length

What is this?
This mod will allow you to force user passwords to be at least a certain length.


Features

• Force minimum length on:
  • Registration
  • Edit Password
  • Reset Password

I've only tested this mod on vB 4.1.4/4.1.5 (alpha). It should work with previous versions, however I am not sure. If it works for you on an older version, let me know.


Installation
1. Download the `product-password_minlength.xml` file. (* may differ in name based on version)
2. Enter your AdminCP and go to Plugins & Products > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]
3. Import the product using the `product-password_minlength.xml` file. (* may differ in name based on version)
4. Configure the mod in AdminCP -> Settings -> Options -> User Registration Options


Upgrading
In many cases, all you'll need to do to upgrade is follow the installation instructions above, but set "Allow Overwrite" to "Yes".


Changelog
Version 1.0.2, 07/05/2011

• Changed the "Check Method" choice from a drop down to radio buttons (Boofo )
• Changed how the "UserId" "Check Method" works - it now is used for escluding User ID's
• Fixed a bug in the plugin for updating profile - was not checking if a new password had been entered.

Version 1.0.1, 06/07/2011

• Introduced three new options and one new plugin.
• The new options are based around a "Check Method". You can choose to enforce the min. password length by userid, usergroup, or 'none' (all).

Version 1.0.0, 05/31/2011

• Initial release.

[Eric]

Reserved.

[Special Pages]

Thank you Eric!

[Lynne]

Nice idea, Eric!

[just.b.jealous]

Works on vB 4.1.3,.. I did notice while importing it- that it gave an error of some sort but it finished importing to quickly before I had a chance to actually read the error. Everyting seems to be working fine though. Thanks, marked "Installed".

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Lynne

Nice idea, Eric!

Thanks Lynne. I've seen a few folks request this several times so I finally decided to give it a go. I also thought it would be something useful given what is happening with passwords etc recently

Originally Posted by just.b.jealous

Works on vB 4.1.3,.. I did notice while importing it- that it gave an error of some sort but it finished importing to quickly before I had a chance to actually read the error. Everyting seems to be working fine though. Thanks, marked "Installed".

That is odd. I will see if I can get my hands on 4.1.3 and see what that error might have been. There is not really anything in the file that should cause an error. :/

[sulasno]

tagged and thanks

can the mod dictate that a minimum of 1 Capital letter and I Digit must be used ?

[vglobal]

Tag for future. It would be great if we have a complex password mod.

Thanks

[Boofo]

Excellent idea, sir.

[Boofo]

What is a good default setting for the length? I think 14 might be a little too long for some users to accept without whining.

Also, I saw no error on importing the product on 4.1.3. Maybe another mod was not playing nice with the OP setup.