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5.4.16 enable password
Function
Sets the password for the enable command.
Use the no form to enable the password protection.
Prompt
xg(config)#
Command syntax
enable password
no enable password
Parameter
password
Specifies the password in enable.
After executing the command, entering of the password will be prompted. (Enter twice for confirmation.)
Specify the password length in the range of five to 16 characters.
Command type
Configuration command
Default
None
Note
The set password will be encoded and reflected in running-config.
The content of the password will not be displayed by any means after executing the command. Make a note of the set
password and retain it.
Example
Set the enable password from the global configuration mode using the "enable password" command.
And then, return to the administrator exec mode, execute "show running-config," and the encoded password content will be
displayed with "enable encryption-password."
xg(config)# enable password
Enter password:
←
Enter the password.
(The entered password is not displayed.)
Re-enter password:
←
Enter the password again for confirmation.
(The entered password is not displayed.)
xg(config)# exit
xg# show running-config
enable encryption-password 4DUzjKbFg9.iU
←
The password is encoded and output.
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