It is not recommended to view the enable password in clear text on a Cisco router, as it can compromise the security of the network. However, you can view the encrypted version of the enable password in the router's configuration file.
To view the encrypted enable password, follow these steps:
- Enter the router's CLI.
shellRouter> enable
Router# show running-config
- Look for the line that starts with "enable password" in the output. The password will be displayed in an encrypted format, like this:
bashenable password 7 1234567890ABCDEF1234567890ABCDEF
Note: The number "7" in the output indicates that the password is encrypted using the weak Type 7 encryption algorithm. It is recommended to use the stronger Type 5 encryption algorithm by using the "enable secret" command instead of the "enable password" command.
- If you need to change the enable password, you can do so by using the "enable password" command in the router's configuration mode. Remember to use a strong password and to encrypt it using the "service password-encryption" command.
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