pwd-nonalphanumeric

This command specifies whether passwords must contain nonalphanumeric characters.

Syntax

pwd-nonalphanumeric { on | off }

Parameters

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

Guidelines

When enabled, pa$$word is acceptable, but pAssWord or pa33word is not acceptable.

When disabled, pa$$word, pAssWord, or pa33word is acceptable.

Examples

  • Require passwords to contain nonalphanumeric characters.
    # pwd-nonalphanumeric on
  • Restore the default state.
    # pwd-nonalphanumeric off