minimum-character-changes
Syntax
minimum-character-changes number;
Hierarchy Level
[edit system login passwords]
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 18.3R1.
Description
Specify the minimum number of character changes between old and new passwords. Newly created passwords must meet this requirement. A user who has the required permissions is able to configure the number of character changes between passwords. If the number of character changes between the old password and new password is greater than or equal to the configured value for minimum number of character changes, new password is accepted and if it is less, new password is rejected.
Options
number—The minimum number of character changes between old and new passwords.
Range: 4 to 15 characters
Required Privilege Level
system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.