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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference—Release7.6
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Chapter2 Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and ROM Monitor Commands
set enablepass
set enablepass
To change the password for the privileged level of the CLI, use the set enablepass command.
set enablepass
Syntax Description This command has no arguments or keywords.
Defaults The default configuration has no enable password configured.
Command Types Switch command.
Command Modes Privileged.
Usage Guidelines Passwords are case sensitive and may be 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.
Examples This example shows how to establish a new password:
Console> (enable) set enablepass
Enter old password: <old_password>
Enter new password: <new_password>
Retype new password: <new_password>
Password changed.
Console> (enable)
Related Commands enable
set password