# ipv6 dhcpv6-local auth password

#### Syntax

[ no ] ipv6 dhcpv6-local auth password password

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 12.2.0.

#### Description

Assigns a password used to authenticate a locally configured DHCPv6 standalone mode client. In DHCPv6 standalone mode, the password is presented to AAA in an authentication request. The no version removes the password configured for the user, which is the default behavior.

#### Options

- password—String of 1–32 characters used as the password

#### Mode

Global Configuration

#### Related Documentation

- Authentication and Accounting of IPv6 Subscribers Using the DHCPv6 Local Server Overview
- Interoperation of Authentication of IPv6 Clients and Display of Active Subscriber Information
- Configuring AAA Authentication for DHCPv6 Local Server Standalone Mode