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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.

Published: 2014-04-23