How to create a six character password in MySQL 5.7

Question

I need to create a user with a six character password in new MySQL on my mac. I know that the lowest setting in 5.7 will allows only eight characters. Is there any way to go aro

Answer 1

Check current password policy rules by

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'validate_password%';

Now set new value of those variable:

SET GLOBAL validate_password_length = 6 ; // that you like
SET GLOBAL validate_password_policy = LOW ;