When you’re creating a new Hotmail password, you might be wondering what the rules and minimum requirements are for your new password.
Minimum length
Passwords must have at least 8 characters and contain at least two of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Maximum length
There’s a maximum number of 16 characters allowed.
Minimum complexity
A password must contain at least two of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
So a password like passwordpit01 would work!
Password history
A new password can be the same as a previous one.
Security tip
Mix up lowercase & uppercase letters, numbers and symbols to create a strong password (instead of a weak one).