Basic config
enable password <password>
The legacy privileged-mode password, stored in plain text (type 7 once 'service password-encryption' is on).
Works on: Router, Firewall, Switch, Access pointMode: config
Watch out
Type 7 is reversible, so prefer 'enable secret'. Configuration only here: the lab never asks for the password when you type enable.
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Frequently asked
What does the "enable password <password>" command do?
The legacy privileged-mode password, stored in plain text (type 7 once 'service password-encryption' is on).
What's the common gotcha with "enable password <password>"?
Type 7 is reversible, so prefer 'enable secret'. Configuration only here: the lab never asks for the password when you type enable.