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HTML maxlength attribute found to block Vanguard logins
Original: <input type="password" maxlength="20"> prevents me from logging into Vanguard
A developer has written about how a password input tag using the maxlength attribute set to 20 prevented them from logging into Vanguard, the US investment firm. Longer passwords get silently truncated before submission, so authentication fails even though the user types the correct credentials. The piece argues the attribute is harmful in password fields and urges developers to avoid limiting password length, a pitfall other sites may share.
Why now: It highlights a common but overlooked web development mistake that can lock users out of financial accounts.
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