CRA My Account Password Requirements and Generator

Password Rules for CRA My Account

  • 📏 Length: Between 8 and 64 characters
  • Uppercase letters required (A-Z)
  • Lowercase letters required (a-z)
  • Numbers required (0-9)
  • 💬 Note: Based on SERP snippets from CRA official pages. First snippet indicates password must contain at least one upper-case letter, at least one lower-case letter, and at least one number. No symbols appear to be required. Additional details may exist on full pages but are truncated in snippets.

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Detailed Requirements

RuleValue
Minimum Length8 characters
Maximum Length64 characters
Uppercase RequiredYes
Lowercase RequiredYes
Numbers RequiredYes
Symbols RequiredNo
NotesBased on SERP snippets from CRA official pages. First snippet indicates password must contain at least one upper-case letter, at least one lower-case letter, and at least one number. No symbols appear to be required. Additional details may exist on full pages but are truncated in snippets.
Rules last verified: May 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about CRA My Account

What are the password requirements for CRA My Account?
For CRA My Account, passwords must be between 8 and 64 characters, and you must include an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number.
How long should my CRA My Account password be?
CRA My Account passwords must be at least 8 characters and at most 64. For best security, aim for the maximum allowed length.
Does CRA My Account allow special characters in passwords?
CRA My Account's symbol policy hasn't been confirmed. The generator above defaults to widely-accepted symbols like ! @ # $ % & * to maximize compatibility.
How do I generate a strong password for CRA My Account?
Use the password generator on this page — it's already configured to match CRA My Account's rules. Click "Generate Password" and copy the result. For maximum security pick a length of 16 or more.
Is the PassTailor generator safe to use for CRA My Account?
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.