v.22.12New Feature

Allow Configuring Password Complexity Rules for User Management

Allow configuring password complexity rules and checks for creating and changing users. #43719 (Nikolay Degterinsky).
Introduces configurable password complexity rules and validation checks for user creation and password changes in ClickHouse.

Why it matters

This feature enhances security by allowing administrators to enforce password strength requirements, reducing the risk of weak passwords and improving overall system protection.

How to use it

Administrators can define and enable password complexity rules via configuration settings. These rules are applied automatically during user creation and when passwords are changed, ensuring compliance with the specified complexity requirements.