configure account password-policy min-pwd-length
configure account [all | <name>] password-policy min-pwd-length
[<num_characters> | none]
Description
Requires a minimum number of characters for passwords.
Syntax Description
all
name
num_characters
none
Default
N/A
Usage Guidelines
Use this command to configure a minimum length restriction for all passwords for specified accounts.
This command affects the minimum allowed length for the next password; the current password is
unaffected.
The minimum password length is configurable from 1 to 32 characters. Using the
the requirement of minimum password length and returns the system to the default state (password
minimum is 0 by default).
NOTE
If the account is configured to require a specific password format, the minimum is 8 characters. See
configure account password-policy char-validation
Example
The following command requires a minimum of 8 letters for the password for the account management:
configure account management password-policy min-length 8
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare 7.4.
ExtremeWare 7.5 Command Reference Guide
Specifies all accounts (and future users).
Specifies an account name.
Specifies the minimum number of characters required for the password. The range is 1 to 32
characters.
NOTE: If you configure the
parameter, the minimum length is 8 characters.
Resets password to accept a minimum of 0 characters.
NOTE: If you configure the
parameter, the minimum length is 8 characters.
configure account password-policy char-validation
configure account password-policy char-validation
for more information.
configure account password-policy min-pwd-length
option disables
none
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