Local authentication › Authentication › Access ManagementRelease: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View sourcePassword complexity requirementsPasswords in your ServiceNow® instance must meet complexity requirements.ExploreLearn the features and business value of Password complexity requirements.EnableActivate](enable-password-policies.md) [Understand how to enable Password complexity requirements.ConfigureSet](set-your-password-policy.md) [Configure the Password complexity requirements.Reference - Unsupported password charactersReference](unsupported-password-characters.md) [Know about the unsupported password characters.