How long can a password be in a Sensor Configuration

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We try to have complex passwords for accounts that are used for services or tasks that exist on our network. What is the max length the password field allows under the credential section for a sensor.

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Hi Josh,

The total number of digits shouldn't be an issue as the variable can contain a couple of Kilobytes of data in PRTG.

Best regards, Felix

Aug, 2016 - Permalink

That is helpful thank you.

Aug, 2016 - Permalink

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