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Command Usage
The encrypted password is required for compatiblity with
legacy password settings (i.e., plain text or encrypted) when
reading the configuration file during system bootup or when
downloading the configuration file from a TFTP server. There is
no need for you to manually configure encrypted passwords.
Example
This example shows how the set the access level and password for
a user.

enable password

After initially logging onto the system, you should set the
administrator (Privileged Exec) and guest (Normal Exec)
passwords. Remember to record them in a safe place. Use the
enable password command to set the password for access to the
Privileged Exec level from the Normal Exec level. Use the no form
to reset the default password.
Syntax
enable password [level level] {0 | 7} password
no enable password [level level]
•level level - Level for which the password applies.
• The device has two predefined privilege levels: 0: Normal
Exec, 15: Privileged Exec. Only level 15 is valid for this
command.
•{0 | 7} - 0 means plain password, 7 means encrypted
password.
•password - password for this privilege level.
Console(config)#username bob access-level 15
Console(config)#username bob password 0 smith
Console(config)#
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