# area virtual-link authentication-key

#### Syntax

[ no ] area { areaID | areaIdInt } virtual-link ipAddress authentication-key [ 0 | 8 ] key

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Configures simple password (type 1) authentication for OSPF virtual links. The no version removes the password.

#### Options

- areaId—OSPF area ID in IP address format
- areaIdInt—OSPF area ID as a decimal value in the range 0–4294967295
- ipAddress—IP address of the virtual link neighbor
- 0—Indicates the key is entered in unencrypted form (plaintext); this is the default option
- 8—Indicates the key is entered in encrypted form (ciphertext)
- key—Password to be used by neighbors; string of up to 16 alphanumeric characters. All neighboring routers on the same network must have the same password.

#### Mode

Router Configuration