# Password

The password answer type renders an input field that hides the typed entry of the respondent.

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{% hint style="info" %}
The password type can be very handy if you need to setup an [http security item](https://docs.ngsurvey.com/form-management/security/security-items/http-security-function) user interface that asks for login / password information.
{% endhint %}