What Will Happen if The Password Complexity is Changed Before the Password Expiration Date
Jun 12, 2025
Okta Classic Engine
Okta Identity Engine
Administration
Overview
This article explains the implications of modifying password complexity before the set expiration date.
Applies To
- Password Change
- Password Rule
Solution
Changing password complexity will not affect the current passwords until the password expiration date arrives or the user decides to change it. Newly created passwords will have to follow the updated policy requirement.
