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Microsoft Entra Password Protection
Documents global and custom banned password lists, checking passwords when users change or reset them, weak-password variant detection, organization-specific banned terms, and using MFA rather than relying only on strong-password enforcement.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Password creation | Choose password creation when the user must choose or replace a reusable password, passphrase, or memorized secret. | Typing, paste, autofill, password-manager generation, deletion, and selection follow native input behavior. | Microsoft supports banned password checks during password change or reset, weak-variant detection, custom organization terms, and MFA as additional protection. |
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