Setting super password control parameters

The super password allows you to obtain a temporary user role without reconnecting to the device. For more information, see Fundamentals Configuration Guide.

To set super password control parameters:

Step	Command	Remarks
1. Enter system view.	system-view	N/A
2. Set the password expiration time for super passwords.	password-control super aging aging-time	The default setting is 90 days.
3. Configure the minimum length for super passwords.	password-control super length length	In non-FIPS mode, the default setting is 10 characters. In FIPS mode, the default setting is 15 characters.
4. Configure the password composition policy for super passwords.	password-control super composition type-number type-number [ type-length type-length ]	The following default settings apply: In non-FIPS mode, a super password must contain a minimum of one character type and a minimum of one character for each type. In FIPS mode, a super password must contain a minimum of four character types and a minimum of one character for each type.

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