root-authentication

Syntax

root-authentication {
    (encrypted-password "password" | plain-text-password);
    ssh-rsa "public-key";
    ssh-dsa "public-key";
}

Hierarchy Level

[edit system]

Description

Configure the authentication methods for the root-level user, whose username is "root."

Options

encrypted-password "password"—Use MD5 or other encrypted authentication. Specify the MD5 or other password. You can specify only one encrypted password.

plain-text-password—Use a plain-text password. The CLI prompts you for the password and then encrypts it. The CLI displays the encrypted version, and the software places the encrypted version in its user database. You can specify only one plain-text password.
For information about how to create plain-text passwords, see Plain-Text Passwords.

ssh-rsa "public-key"—secure shell (ssh 1) authentication. Specify the ssh public key. You can specify one or more public keys.

ssh-rsa "public-key"—secure shell (ssh 2) authentication. Specify the ssh public key. You can specify one or more public keys.

Usage Guidelines

See Configure the Root Password.

Required Privilege Level

admin—To view this statement in the configuration.
admin-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

See Also

authentication