Messages Associated with Changing the admin Account Password
There are messages associated with changing the default password on the admin account since this password must be changed.
If the following message is displayed, the system administrator must change the default password on the admin account:
ATTENTION: Admin account password must be changed to a non-default value for security purposes.
If the system administrator tries to change the password back to the default through the CLI, it will not be allowed and the following message will be displayed:
(config) # username admin password admin123A!% Default password is not allowed.
Note: Using the reset factory CLI command deletes passwords on user accounts. When you login with the admin account, you will be prompted for a new password through the jump-start script.
If the node was upgraded from GigaVUE‑FM and the default password is in use, the first time you log in to
This password is not allowed. If this is your password, you must change it through the CLI.
For changing passwords and password polices, refer to Set Up Basic Accounts and GigaVUE‑OS Password Policies.
For best practices for other passwords, other than for the admin account, refer to Best Practices for Passwords.
