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- EX, M, PTX, T Series
- maximum-length
- M, MX, PTX, QFX, T Series
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
minimum-length
Syntax
minimum-length length;
Hierarchy Level
[edit system login passwords]
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 7.4.
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Description
Specify the minimum number of characters required in plain-text passwords. Newly created passwords must meet this requirement.
Default
For Junos OS, the minimum number of characters for plain-text passwords is six. For Junos-FIPS software, the minimum number of characters for plain-text passwords is 10.
Options
length—The minimum number of characters the password must include.
Range: 6 to 20 characters
Required Privilege Level
system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.
Related Documentation
- EX, M, PTX, T Series
- maximum-length
- M, MX, PTX, QFX, T Series
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
Published: 2012-07-03
Related Documentation
- EX, M, PTX, T Series
- maximum-length
- M, MX, PTX, QFX, T Series
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
