Amazon Web Services Password Requirements and Generator
Password Rules for Amazon Web Services
- Length: Between 8 and 128 characters
- Uppercase letters required (A-Z)
- Lowercase letters required (a-z)
- Numbers required (0-9)
- Special characters required
- Allowed symbols:
! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] { } | ' - Forbidden sequences: AWS account name, email address
- Note: Default AWS password policy requires minimum of 3 out of 4 character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, non-alphanumeric). IAM Identity Center requires all 4 character types. For IAM Identity Center: passwords must be 8-64 characters, require all four character types, and cannot reuse last 3 passwords or use publicly leaked passwords. Root user password policy (8-128 chars, min 3 of 4 types) does not apply to IAM user custom policies which can be set from 6-128 characters minimum.
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Detailed Requirements
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Length | 8 characters |
| Maximum Length | 128 characters |
| Uppercase Required | Yes |
| Lowercase Required | Yes |
| Numbers Required | Yes |
| Symbols Required | Yes |
| Allowed Symbols | ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] { } | ' |
| Forbidden Sequences | AWS account name, email address |
| Notes | Default AWS password policy requires minimum of 3 out of 4 character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, non-alphanumeric). IAM Identity Center requires all 4 character types. For IAM Identity Center: passwords must be 8-64 characters, require all four character types, and cannot reuse last 3 passwords or use publicly leaked passwords. Root user password policy (8-128 chars, min 3 of 4 types) does not apply to IAM user custom policies which can be set from 6-128 characters minimum. |
Rules last verified: June 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon Web Services
- What are the password requirements for Amazon Web Services?
- For Amazon Web Services, passwords must be between 8 and 128 characters, and you must include an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number, a symbol.
- How long should my Amazon Web Services password be?
- Amazon Web Services passwords must be at least 8 characters and at most 128. For best security, aim for the maximum allowed length.
- Does Amazon Web Services allow special characters in passwords?
- Amazon Web Services requires at least one special character. Allowed symbols: ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] { } | '.
- How do I generate a strong password for Amazon Web Services?
- Use the password generator on this page — it's already configured to match Amazon Web Services's rules. Click "Generate Password" and copy the result. For maximum security pick a length of 16 or more.
- Are there patterns I should avoid in my Amazon Web Services password?
- Avoid these forbidden sequences: AWS account name, email address.
- Is the PassTailor generator safe to use for Amazon Web Services?
- Yes. Passwords are generated entirely in your browser using the cryptographically secure Web Crypto API. Nothing is sent to our servers and nothing is stored.
