pwd-mixed-case

This command specifies whether passwords must contain uppercase and lowercase characters.

Syntax

pwd-mixed-case { on | off }

Parameters

on
Indicates that passwords must contain uppercase and lowercase characters.
off
Indicates that passwords do not require uppercase and lowercase characters. This setting is the default value.

Guidelines

When enabled, pAssWord is acceptable, but password or PASSWORD is not acceptable.

When disabled, pAssWord, password, or PASSWORD is acceptable.

Examples

  • Require passwords to contain both uppercase and lowercase characters.
    # pwd-mixed-case on
  • Restore the default state.
    # pwd-mixed-case off