diff --git a/src/freedombone-remote b/src/freedombone-remote
index 8a864f34..38765dc9 100755
--- a/src/freedombone-remote
+++ b/src/freedombone-remote
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ MY_USERNAME=$USER
 FRIENDS_SERVERS_LIST=/home/$MY_USERNAME/backup.list
 
 # Minimum password length in characters
-MINIMUM_PASSWORD_LENGTH=10
+MINIMUM_PASSWORD_LENGTH=8
 
 # How many remote locations were specified
 entering_remote_backups_ctr=0