format
Syntax
format (des | md5 | sha1);
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
Configure the authentication algorithm for plain-text passwords.
Default
For Junos OS, the default encryption format is md5. For Junos-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.
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