Converting Existing Passwords To Type-6 Encrypted Passwords; Converting Type-6 Encrypted Passwords Back To Their Original States; Deleting Type-6 Encrypted Passwords - Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Configuration Manual

Converting Existing Passwords to Type-6 Encrypted Passwords

Converting Existing Passwords to Type-6 Encrypted Passwords
You can convert existing plain or weakly encrypted passwords to type-6 encrypted passwords.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have enabled the AES password encryption feature and configured a master key.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. encryption re-encrypt obfuscated
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
encryption re-encrypt obfuscated
Example:
switch# encryption re-encrypt obfuscated

Converting Type-6 Encrypted Passwords Back to Their Original States

You can convert type-6 encrypted passwords back to their original states.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have configured a master key.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. encryption decrypt type6
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1 encryption decrypt type6
Example:
switch# encryption decrypt type6
Please enter current Master Key:

Deleting Type-6 Encrypted Passwords

You can delete all type-6 encrypted passwords from the Cisco NX-OS device.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. encryption delete type6
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Purpose
Converts existing plain or weakly encrypted passwords to
type-6 encrypted passwords.
Purpose
Converts type-6 encrypted passwords back to their original
states.
Configuring Password Encryption