Changing a password

Last Updated : Mar 25, 2020 |

About this task

If a password expiration policy is being implemented, it is recommended to change your password before it expires. When you are 10 days or less than 10 days from the password expiration date, the system displays a warning message during log on. The message specifies that your password will expire in n days.

Procedure

  1. Use the password command to change your password.

    Enter and confirm the new password.

  2. Enter the copy running-config startup-config command so that the new password takes effect.

Result

The new password you enter must match the password policies.