# ip ospf authentication-key

#### Syntax

ip ospf authentication-key authKey

no ip ospf authentication-key

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Assigns a password used by neighboring routers that are using OSPF simple password authentication. The no version deletes the password.

#### Options

- authKey—Password; string of up to 8 characters

#### Mode

Interface Configuration, Subinterface Configuration