Adding a passphrase

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

Use this procedure to set up additional passphrases. You can have up to seven passphrases in total. If you have multiple passphrases, you can use any of them to access encrypted disk partitions.

A passphrase you add must comply with the passphrase complexity rules.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have a passphrase slot available. For more information, see Reviewing the passphrase status.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the Avaya Aura® Web Gateway CLI as an administrator.
  2. Run the following command:

    sys encryptionPassphrase add

  3. When prompted, type one of the existing passphrases.
  4. When prompted, type a new passphrase.
  5. Type the new passphrase again to confirm it.