S
YSTEM
M
ANAGEMENT
C
OMMANDS
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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
Privileged Exec password. Remember to record it in a safe place.
Use this command to control 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 15 for Privileged Exec. (Levels 0-14 are not
used.)
•{0 | 7} - 0 means plain password, 7 means encrypted
password.
•password - password for this privilege level.
(Maximum length: 8 characters plain text, 32 encrypted, case
sensitive)
Default Setting
• The default is level 15.
• The default password is “super”
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
• You cannot set a null password. You will have to enter a
Console(config)#username bob access-level 15
Console(config)#username bob password 0 smith
Console(config)#