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How can I reduce password strength requirements please?
[It seems that my last post got lost due to Internet connection problems of my PC. Hope I didn't therefore post multiple same posts.] I have planned to change the username of a few users in the t...
You’re absolutely right! This does feel like a bug or at least an oversight by Microsoft in special cases like single-letter usernames. They likely introduced this rule to prevent weak passwords, but they didn’t take into account valid configurations like yours.
You could:
Report this issue directly to Microsoft through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center or on the Azure AD UserVoice platform (if it’s still active), suggesting an exception for usernames with a single character. Another option is to open a support ticket and explain the situation to Microsoft support. They might provide you with a temporary workaround or confirm if a fix is planned for cases like this.