diff --git a/src/browsergym/workarena/install.py b/src/browsergym/workarena/install.py
index 9d82493..1418ed7 100644
--- a/src/browsergym/workarena/install.py
+++ b/src/browsergym/workarena/install.py
@@ -801,6 +801,17 @@ def enable_url_login():
     logging.info("URL login enabled.")
 
 
+def disable_password_policies():
+    """
+    Disable password policies in the instance.
+
+    Notes: this is required to allow the creation of users with weak passwords.
+
+    """
+    _set_sys_property(property_name="glide.security.password.policy.enabled", value="false")
+    logging.info("Password policies disabled.")
+
+
 def disable_guided_tours():
     """
     Hide guided tour popups
@@ -1011,6 +1022,9 @@ def setup():
     # Enable URL login (XXX: Do this first since other functions can use URL login)
     enable_url_login()
 
+    # Disable password policies
+    disable_password_policies()
+
     # Set default landing page
     set_home_page()