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Related Documentation
- M, MX, PTX, T Series, QFabric System, QFX Series standalone switches
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
format
Syntax
format (md5 | sha1 | sha256 | sha512);
Hierarchy Level
[edit system login password]
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 7.4.
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Description
Configure the authentication algorithm for plain-text passwords.
Default
For Junos OS, the default encryption format is md5. For Junos-FIPS software, the default encryption format is sha1.
Options
The hash algorithm that authenticates the password can be one of these algorithms:
- md5—Produces a 128-bit digest.
- sha1—Produces a 160-bit digest.
- sha256—Produces a 256-bit digest.
- sha512—Produces a 512-bit digest.
Required Privilege Level
system—To view this statement in the configuration.
system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.
Related Documentation
- M, MX, PTX, T Series, QFabric System, QFX Series standalone switches
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
Published: 2014-04-23
Supported Platforms
Related Documentation
- M, MX, PTX, T Series, QFabric System, QFX Series standalone switches
- Special Requirements for Junos OS Plain-Text Passwords
