maximum-length
Syntax
maximum-length length;
Hierarchy Level
[edit system login password]
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 7.4.
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Description
Specify the maximum number of characters allowed in plain-text passwords. Newly created passwords must meet this requirement.
Default
For Junos-FIPS software, the maximum number of characters for plain-text passwords is 20. For Junos OS, no maximum is set.
Options
length—The maximum number of characters the password can include.
Range: 1 to 64 characters
Required Privilege Level
system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.