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    format

    Syntax

    format (des | md5 | sha1);

    Hierarchy Level

    [edit system login password]

    Release Information

    Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 11.1 for the QFX Series.

    Description

    Configure the authentication algorithm for plain-text passwords.

    Default

    For Junos OS, the default encryption format is md5. For Junos OS-FIPS software, the default encryption format is sha1.

    Options

    The hash algorithm that authenticates the password can be one of three algorithms:

    • des—Has a block size of 8 bytes; its key size is 48 bits long.
    • md5—Produces a 128-bit digest.
    • sha1—Produces a 160-bit digest.

    Required Privilege Level

    system—To view this statement in the configuration.

    system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

    Published: 2013-08-15