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Password Encryption, Password Recovery, Management > Password Recovery
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DGS-3630 Series Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switch Web UI Reference Guide Password Encryption This window is used to display and configure whether to save the encryption of the password in the configuration file. To view the following window, click Management > Password Encryption, as shown below: Figure 4-4 Password Encryption Window The fields that can be configured are described below: Parameter Password Encryption State Password Type Description Select this option to enable or disable the encryption of the password before being stored in the configuration file. When the state is enabled, select the password encryption type here. Options to choose from are: • Encrypted-SHA1 - Specifies that the password is encrypted using SHA-1. • Encrypted-MD5 - Specifies that the password is encrypted using MD5. Click the Apply button to accept the changes made. Password Recovery This window is used to display and configure the password recovery settings. For example, the administrator may need to update a user account because the password has been forgotten. To view the following window, click Management > Password Recovery, as shown below: Figure 4-5 Password Recovery Window The fields that can be configured are described below: Parameter Password Recovery State Description Select to enable or disable the password recovery feature here. Enabling this feature allows access to the reset configuration mode in the CLI. From the reset configuration mode, user accounts can be updated, the enable password feature can be updated for administrator privilege levels, and the AAA feature can be disabled to allow local authentication. The running configuration can then be saved as the startup configuration. A reboot is required. Click the Apply button to accept the changes made. 35