HTML <input type="password">
Example
Define a password field (characters are masked):
<label for="pwd">Password:</label>
<input type="password" id="pwd" name="pwd">
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Definition and Usage
The <input type="password"> defines a password field (characters are masked).
Note: Any forms involving sensitive information like passwords should be served over HTTPS.
Tip: Always add the <label> tag
for best accessibility practices!
Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| type="password" | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
<input type="password">
