changepassword

Changes the administrative password.
Syntax
changepassword
no changepassword
Command Default

The administrative password is not changed.

Modes

Global configuration mode

Usage Guidelines

This command is supported on all SmartZone platforms except SmartZone Data Plane controller.

The new password must contain at least eight characters with at least one number, one letter, and one special character (~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) - _ = + [ ] { } \ | ; : ' ", . < > / ?) except ` or $(.

Examples

The following example changes the administrative password. The old password must be entered and the new password must be entered twice. 

device# config
device(config)# changepassword
Old Password: ***********
New Password: ***********
Retype: ***********
Parent topic: Commands A through C