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Password field limit blocks Vanguard logins, developer warns
Original: <input type="password" maxlength="20"> prevents me from logging into Vanguard
A developer has written up how a password input field capped at 20 characters prevented him from logging into Vanguard, arguing that maxlength restrictions on password fields are harmful. The post highlights how banks and other sites can silently break logins for users with longer passwords, and it is drawing attention among developers discussing bad web form practices.
Why now: The story resonates because maxlength limits on password fields are a common but harmful web practice that can lock users out of financial accounts.
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