Password policies for Mac deployments

In macOS, you can choose from an extensive set of password policies to meet your security needs. These password policies can include requirements for:

A password on a Mac
An alphanumeric value
Minimum password length
Minimum number of complex characters
Maximum password age
Time before auto-lock
Password history (unable to use previous passwords)
Maximum number of failed attempts before a Mac is locked
Delay (in minutes) after maximum number of failed attempts

If Managed Apple IDs are being used, password policies vary from those listed here. See one of the following:

What are Managed Apple IDs in the Apple School Manager User Guide
What are Managed Apple IDs in Apple Business Manager User Guide

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Deployment Reference for Mac

Password policies for Mac deployments