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Can't connect to PostgreSQL with large passwords

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TitleCan't connect to PostgreSQL with large passwords
URL Namecan-t-connect-to-postgresql-with-large-passwords
Article Number000110055
EnvironmentProduct: Connect for ODBC PostgreSQL driver
Version: All supported versions
OS: All supported platforms
Database: PostgreSQL
Application: All supported applications
Question/Problem Description
Can't connect to PostgreSQL using the Connect for ODBC PostgreSQL driver with large passwords
Steps to Reproduce
Clarifying Information
In this instance a password with 65 characters would cause an error at connect time.
Error Message[ODBC PostgreSQL Wire Protocol Driver][PostgreSQL]FATAL: VFATAL; Password authentication failed for user "xxxxxxx"
Defect Number
Enhancement Number
Cause
There a password restriction was found in the PostgreSQL database configuration.
Resolution
Configure the PostgreSQL database to accept large password lengths.

The Connect for ODBC PostgreSQL driver has no limitation built into the driver related to password length.
Workaround
Notes
Last Modified Date3/20/2018 5:20 PM
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