# ip vrrp authentication-key

#### Syntax

ip vrrp vrid authentication-key key

no ip vrrp vrid authentication-key

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Specifies the authentication key. This command is only valid if the text keyword was selected in the ip vrrp authentication-type command. The no version negates the command or restores the default.

#### Options

- vrid—VRID identifier; a number in the range 1–255
- key—String of 1–8 characters

#### Mode

Interface Configuration