diff --git a/.Jules/changelog.md b/.Jules/changelog.md
index ecc0f8a2..11fc864e 100644
--- a/.Jules/changelog.md
+++ b/.Jules/changelog.md
@@ -7,6 +7,15 @@
 ## [Unreleased]
 
 ### Added
+- **Password Strength Meter:** Added a visual password strength indicator to the signup form.
+  - **Features:**
+    - Real-time strength calculation (Length, Uppercase, Lowercase, Number, Symbol).
+    - Visual feedback with segmented progress bar and color coding.
+    - Specific criteria checklist (6+ chars, Mixed case, Number, Symbol).
+    - Dual-theme support (Neobrutalism & Glassmorphism).
+    - Accessible ARIA live region for screen readers.
+  - **Technical:** Created `web/components/ui/PasswordStrength.tsx`. Integrated into `web/pages/Auth.tsx`.
+
 - **Mobile Haptics:** Implemented system-wide haptic feedback for all interactive elements.
   - **Features:**
     - Created `HapticButton`, `HapticIconButton`, `HapticFAB`, `HapticCard`, `HapticList`, `HapticCheckbox`, `HapticMenu`, `HapticSegmentedButtons`, `HapticAppbar` (including `HapticAppbarAction`, `HapticAppbarBackAction`) wrappers.
diff --git a/.Jules/todo.md b/.Jules/todo.md
index ccd795e4..ebb0c7a5 100644
--- a/.Jules/todo.md
+++ b/.Jules/todo.md
@@ -164,3 +164,7 @@
   - Completed: 2026-01-21
   - Files modified: `mobile/screens/HomeScreen.js`, `mobile/screens/GroupDetailsScreen.js`, `mobile/screens/FriendsScreen.js`
   - Impact: Native feel, users can easily refresh data
+- [x] **[polish]** Password strength meter for signup
+  - Completed: 2026-02-08
+  - Files modified: `web/components/ui/PasswordStrength.tsx`, `web/pages/Auth.tsx`
+  - Impact: Provides visual feedback on password complexity during signup
diff --git a/web/components/ui/PasswordStrength.tsx b/web/components/ui/PasswordStrength.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..605fd618
--- /dev/null
+++ b/web/components/ui/PasswordStrength.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+import React, { useMemo } from 'react';
+import { useTheme } from '../../contexts/ThemeContext';
+import { THEMES } from '../../constants';
+import { Check } from 'lucide-react';
+
+interface PasswordStrengthProps {
+  password?: string;
+}
+
+export const PasswordStrength: React.FC<PasswordStrengthProps> = ({ password = '' }) => {
+  const { style } = useTheme();
+
+  const { score, label, metCriteria } = useMemo(() => {
+    let s = 0;
+    const criteria = {
+      length: password.length >= 6,
+      hasUpper: /[A-Z]/.test(password),
+      hasLower: /[a-z]/.test(password),
+      hasNumber: /[0-9]/.test(password),
+      hasSpecial: /[^A-Za-z0-9]/.test(password),
+    };
+
+    let l = 'Weak';
+
+    if (password.length > 0) {
+      if (password.length < 6) {
+        s = 1; // Very Weak
+        l = 'Too Short';
+      } else {
+        s = 1;
+        // Bonus for length
+        if (criteria.length) s++;
+
+        // Bonus for complexity
+        const complexity = (criteria.hasUpper ? 1 : 0) +
+                           (criteria.hasLower ? 1 : 0) +
+                           (criteria.hasNumber ? 1 : 0) +
+                           (criteria.hasSpecial ? 1 : 0);
+
+        if (complexity >= 2) s++;
+        if (complexity >= 4) s++; // Max bonus
+
+        // Adjust label based on final score
+        if (s >= 4) l = 'Strong';
+        else if (s === 3) l = 'Good';
+        else if (s === 2) l = 'Fair';
+        else l = 'Weak';
+      }
+    } else {
+      l = '';
+    }
+
+    // Normalize score 0-4
+    if (s > 4) s = 4;
+
+    return { score: s, label: l, metCriteria: criteria };
+  }, [password]);
+
+  const getColor = (s: number) => {
+    switch (s) {
+      case 1: return 'bg-red-500';
+      case 2: return 'bg-orange-500';
+      case 3: return 'bg-yellow-500';
+      case 4: return 'bg-green-500';
+      default: return 'bg-gray-200 dark:bg-zinc-700';
+    }
+  };
+
+  const isNeo = style === THEMES.NEOBRUTALISM;
+
+  if (!password) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className="w-full flex flex-col gap-2 mt-2" role="region" aria-label="Password strength indicator">
+      {/* Strength Bar */}
+      <div className="flex w-full gap-1 h-2">
+        {[1, 2, 3, 4].map((level) => (
+          <div
+            key={level}
+            className={`flex-1 h-full transition-all duration-300 ${
+              score >= level
+                ? getColor(score)
+                : (isNeo ? 'bg-gray-200 dark:bg-zinc-800' : 'bg-white/10')
+            } ${isNeo ? 'border-2 border-black' : 'rounded-full'}`}
+          />
+        ))}
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Label and Criteria */}
+      <div className="flex justify-between items-center h-4">
+        <span className={`text-xs font-bold transition-colors duration-300 ${
+            score === 4 ? 'text-green-600 dark:text-green-400' :
+            score === 3 ? 'text-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-400' :
+            score === 2 ? 'text-orange-600 dark:text-orange-400' :
+            'text-red-600 dark:text-red-400'
+        } ${isNeo ? 'uppercase tracking-wider' : ''}`}>
+            {label}
+        </span>
+      </div>
+
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-y-1 gap-x-4 text-[10px] text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 transition-opacity duration-300">
+          <div className={`flex items-center gap-1.5 ${metCriteria.length ? 'text-green-600 dark:text-green-400 font-bold' : ''}`}>
+            {metCriteria.length ? <Check size={12} strokeWidth={3} /> : <div className="w-3" />}
+            6+ characters
+          </div>
+          <div className={`flex items-center gap-1.5 ${(metCriteria.hasUpper && metCriteria.hasLower) ? 'text-green-600 dark:text-green-400 font-bold' : ''}`}>
+             {(metCriteria.hasUpper && metCriteria.hasLower) ? <Check size={12} strokeWidth={3} /> : <div className="w-3" />}
+             Mixed case
+          </div>
+          <div className={`flex items-center gap-1.5 ${metCriteria.hasNumber ? 'text-green-600 dark:text-green-400 font-bold' : ''}`}>
+             {metCriteria.hasNumber ? <Check size={12} strokeWidth={3} /> : <div className="w-3" />}
+             Number
+          </div>
+          <div className={`flex items-center gap-1.5 ${metCriteria.hasSpecial ? 'text-green-600 dark:text-green-400 font-bold' : ''}`}>
+             {metCriteria.hasSpecial ? <Check size={12} strokeWidth={3} /> : <div className="w-3" />}
+             Symbol
+          </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Hidden live region for accessibility */}
+      <output className="sr-only" aria-live="polite">
+        Password strength: {label}.
+        {score < 4 && label ? "Add more characters, numbers, or symbols to strengthen." : ""}
+      </output>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
diff --git a/web/pages/Auth.tsx b/web/pages/Auth.tsx
index 4f35a289..5f0efbee 100644
--- a/web/pages/Auth.tsx
+++ b/web/pages/Auth.tsx
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import React, { useState } from 'react';
 import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
 import { Button } from '../components/ui/Button';
 import { Input } from '../components/ui/Input';
+import { PasswordStrength } from '../components/ui/PasswordStrength';
 import { Spinner } from '../components/ui/Spinner';
 import { THEMES } from '../constants';
 import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
@@ -299,6 +300,8 @@ export const Auth = () => {
                 className={isNeo ? 'rounded-none' : ''}
               />
 
+              {!isLogin && <PasswordStrength password={password} />}
+
               {error && (
                 <motion.div
                   initial={{ opacity: 0, y: -10 }}