Applies to: VisualSVN Server 5.0 and later
VisualSVN Server supports Subversion and Windows authentication modes. This article describes VisualSVN Server settings related to the Subversion authentication mode. These settings can be found on the Authentication tab in the VisualSVN Server Properties dialog.
To learn more about Subversion and Windows authentication modes and the differences between them, see the KB182: VisualSVN Server authentication modes article. It also provides instructions on how to change the authentication mode.
Password policy
When using Subversion authentication mode, it is recommended to use a strong password policy. The following settings allow you to enforce password policy requirements.
Minimum password length
The Minimum password length option specifies the minimum number of characters that must be in a password. It can be set to any number greater than zero. The default minimum password length is 8.
Require complex passwords
When the Require complex passwords checkbox is selected, passwords must contain characters from at least three of the following categories:
- Uppercase letters (A through Z).
- Lowercase letters (a through z).
- Digits (0 through 9).
- Special characters (~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|\(){}[]:;"'<>,.?/).
For details on how this password policy is enforced, see the article KB179: Understanding the password policy for Subversion authentication.
Allow users to change their passwords in web interface
The Allow users to change their passwords in web interface check box allows or disallows users to change their passwords in the web interface. When the checkbox is selected, the corresponding option becomes available in the Account menu in the web interface.
See also
KB179: Understanding the password policy for Subversion authentication