S
YSTEM
M
ANAGEMENT
C
OMMANDS
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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 ser ver. 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 appli es.
• The device has two predefined privilege le vels: 0: Normal Exec, 15:
Privileged Exec. Only level 15 is valid for this command.
•{0 | 7} - 0 means plain password, 7 means encrypted passw ord.
•password - password for this privilege level.
Default Setting
This default password is “super”
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Console(config)#username bob access-level 15
Console(config)#username bob password 0 smith
Console(config)#