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Status Under review
Workspace IBM i
Categories Security
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 13, 2026

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IBM i Minimum password length user level

On IBM i, the minimum password length is controlled by the system value QPWDMINLEN, which applies uniformly to all user profiles across the platform. While this provides centralized control, it does not allow differentiated password policies based on user type or access method.

In alignment with PCI DSS and other regulatory compliance requirements, it is necessary to enforce stronger password standards—specifically, a minimum of 12 characters for standard interactive users and a minimum of 15 characters for ODBC/JDBC or service-based access. Given the varying risk profiles associated with different access channels, it is advisable to introduce user-level or access-type-specific password length controls rather than relying solely on a global system value.

Implementing more granular password policy enforcement would enhance security posture, support regulatory compliance, and reduce the risk associated with credential-based attacks, particularly for externally exposed or programmatic access accounts.

Idea priority Low
  • Guest
    Mar 17, 2026

    You could create your own password validation program to verify the password length matches your requirement. Then register this program to the exit point QIBM_QSY_VLD_PASSWRD. And the system will call your program whenever a password is set or changed and reject the password if your program does not allow the password.

    For more information, follow this link: https://www.ibm.com/docs/api/v1/content/ssw_ibm_i_76/apis/xsyvlphr.htm

    HTH.

    Best regards,
    Christian, CEAC member

    Reply
  • Guest
    Feb 17, 2026
    IBM has received your Idea and is evaluating it. IBM will provide a response after evaluation is complete.

    IBM Power Systems Development
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