The <input> tag with a type="password" attribute creates a text field where users can securily enter a password.
As characters are entered, they are replaced by a dot ("•") or asterisk ("*") symbol, depending on the browser.
An <input> element of type password.
Characters entered in the password field are replaced by another symbol.
<form action="/tutorial/action.html">
<label for="fullname">Username</label><br />
<input type="text" id="username" name="username"><br />
<label for="password">Password</label><br />
<input type="password" id="password" name="password"><br />
<input type="submit" value="Login">
</form>
Note: For security reasons do not submit password fields with the GET method (like the example above). Always use POST.
The <input type="password"> creates an input field for passwords.
Values entered are treated securely; they are masked and restricted in their use, for example, cannot copy.
The password masking character depends on the browser. It can be asterisk, dot, circle, and others.
<input type="password">
Here is when type="password" support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
1.0 | Sep 2008 |
 Firefox
|
1.0 | Sep 2002 |
 IE/Edge
|
1.0 | Aug 1995 |
 Opera
|
1.0 | Jan 2006 |
 Safari
|
1.0 | Jan 2003 |
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