request system decrypt password
Syntax
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
decrypt—Decrypt a $8$-encrypted or $9$-encrypted password.
Required Privilege Level
system
Output Fields
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.
Sample Output
// Decrypting a $9 password user@host> request system decrypt password $9$ABC123 Plaintext password: mysecret
Sample Output
// Decrypting a $8 password 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
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 15.1X49-D50.
Statement introduced in Junos OS Evolved Release 22.4R1.