suggest-key

Last Updated : Aug 28, 2026 |

Generates a random string that you can use as a pre-shared key for IKE. You must use the same key on both peers.

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suggest-key [key-length] [key-type {alphanumeric | hexadecimal}]

Parameter	Description	Possible Values	Default Value
key-length	The length of the key to be generated	8-127 alphanumerical characters, or 8-64 bytes in hexadecimal notation	32 characters
key-type	Keyword indicating the type of key to be generated	alphanumeric or hexadecimal	alphanumeric

read-write

crypto isakmp peer

To generate a cryptographic-grade random string:

Gxxx-001(config-peer:149.49.70.1)# suggest-key
 The suggest key: GNpi1odGNBrB5z4GJLz156jDmRWAGFES

To generate a random string of eight alphanumeric characters:

Gxxx-001(config-peer:149.49.70.1)# suggest-key 8 alphanumeric
 The suggest key: iEvKoQ1e

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