Basic config
enable secret <password>
Set the encrypted password required to enter privileged mode.
Works on: Router, SwitchMode: config
Watch out
Always use 'secret' (MD5-hashed), never the legacy 'enable password' (plaintext).
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Frequently asked
What does the "enable secret <password>" command do?
Set the encrypted password required to enter privileged mode.
What's the common gotcha with "enable secret <password>"?
Always use 'secret' (MD5-hashed), never the legacy 'enable password' (plaintext).