diff --git a/copier.yml b/copier.yml
index f98e3fc861..968d6f9307 100644
--- a/copier.yml
+++ b/copier.yml
@@ -53,6 +53,10 @@ postgres_password:
     you can generate one with:
     python -c "import secrets; print(secrets.token_urlsafe(32))"'
   default: changethis
+validate: |
+  {% if postgres_password|length < 8 %}
+  Password must have at least 8 characters. Try again
+  {% endif %}
 
 sentry_dsn:
   type: str