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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference—Release8.1
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Chapter2 Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and ROM Monitor Commands
set password
set password
To change the login password on the CLI, use the set password command.
set password
Syntax Description This command has no arguments or keywords.
Defaults The default is no password is configured.
Command Types Switch command.
Command Modes Privileged.
Usage Guidelines Passwords are case sensitive and may be from 0 to 19 characters in length, including spaces.
The command prompts you for the old password. If the password you enter is valid, you are prompted
to enter a new password and to verify the new password. A zero-length password is allowed by pressing
Return.
Examples This example shows how to set an initial password:
Console> (enable) set password
Enter old password: <old_password>
Enter new password: <new_password>
Retype new password: <new_password>
Password changed.
Console> (enable)