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password (Login)

Syntax


            
               password {
               change-type (set-transitions
                  | character-set);
               
               format (md5 | sha1
                  | des);
               
               maximum-length length;
               
               minimum-changes number;
               
               minimum-length length;
               
               }

Hierarchy Level


            
               [edit system login]

Release Information

Statement introduced in JUNOS Release 7.4.

Statement introduced in JUNOS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.

Description

Configure special requirements such as character length and encryption format for plain-text passwords. Newly created passwords must meet these requirements.

The remaining statements are explained separately.

Required Privilege Level

system—To view this statement in the configuration.