The set authentication password simple command sets a local authentication password.
By default, no local authentication password is set.
| Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| password | Specifies a simple password. | The value is a string of 1 to 16 case-sensitive characters, spaces not supported. |
This command is available to aid upgrade compatibility. It can only be run during the configuration restoration phase of the upgrade.
After the upgrade, this command is no longer supported, and it is replaced by the set authentication password cipher password command.
This command is saved in simple text after it is configured, which brings security risks. Saving the command configuration in ciphertext is recommended.