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5.4.20 enable password
Function
Sets the password for the enable command.
Use the no form to disable the password protection.
Prompt
xg(config)#
Command syntax
enable password
no enable password
Parameter
z password
Specifies the password to associate with the enable command.
After executing the command, entry of a password will be prompted. (Enter twice for
confirmation.)
Specify a password with a length in the range of 5 to 16 characters.
Command type
Configuration command
Default
None
Note
z The password will be encrypted and reflected in running-config.
z 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.
Then, return to the administrator exec mode and execute "show running-config." The encoded password will be displayed.
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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