System Management Commands4-274Command ModeGlobal ConfigurationCommand UsageThe encrypted password is required for compatibility with legacy passwordsettings (i.e., plain text or encrypted) when reading the configuration file duringsystem bootup or when downloading the configuration file from a TFTP server.There is no need for you to manually configure encrypted passwords.ExampleThis example shows how the set the access level and password for a user.enable passwordAfter initially logging onto the system, you should set the Privileged Exec password.Remember to record it in a safe place. This command controls access to thePrivileged Exec level from the Normal Exec level. Use the no form to reset thedefault password.Syntaxenable password [level level] {0 | 7} passwordno enable password [level level]• level level - Level 15 for Privileged Exec. (Levels 0-14 are not used.)• {0 | 7} - 0 means plain password, 7 means encrypted password.• password - password for this privilege level.(Maximum length: 8 characters plain text, 32 encrypted, case sensitive)Default Setting• The default is level 15.• The default password is “super”Command ModeGlobal ConfigurationCommand Usage• You cannot set a null password. You will have to enter a password to changethe command mode from Normal Exec to Privileged Exec with the enablecommand (page 4-20).• The encrypted password is required for compatibility with legacy passwordsettings (i.e., plain text or encrypted) when reading the configuration fileduring system bootup or when downloading the configuration file from a TFTPserver. There is no need for you to manually configure encrypted passwords.Console(config)#username bob access-level 15Console(config)#username bob password 0 smithConsole(config)#
