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request system decrypt password

date_range 14-Nov-24

Syntax

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request system decrypt password

Description

Use to display plain text versions of obfuscated ($9) or encrypted ($8) passwords. If the password was encrypted using the new $8$ method, you are prompted for the primary password.

Options

encrypted_password

Decrypt a $8$-encrypted or $9$-encrypted password.

Required Privilege Level

configure

Output Fields

When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.

Sample Output

request system decrypt password encrypted_password

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user@node> request system decrypt password $9$ABC123
Plaintext password: mysecret

request system decrypt password encrypted_password

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user@host> request system decrypt password $8$ABC123 
Master password:
Plaintext password: mysecret
(Simple passwords like "mysecret" are discouraged. This is an example only.)

Release Information

Command introduced in Juniper Paragon Automation Release 2.0.0.

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