SparkyLinux can't change root password

[VMC]

I'm sure its some program running that won't allow changing root or user password.
I'm trying to shorten my password but get "too short" response.

sudo su -i, insert root password, then type: passwd and change the password. It takes it but on next requiring password, it still has old password.

First time encountered this problem. All Ubuntu flavors allow any password I want.

[yancek]

I'm trying to shorten my password but get "too short" response.

I'm not familiar with Sparky but if it based on an similar to Ubuntu, there is a minimum number of characters required which is explained at the site below. Scroll down the page to password policy.

https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/servergu...anagement.html

[VMC]

No issue with Ubuntu. I put any number of characters and it works. I see Sparky has several post on this subject.