1.6.6.1 Changing the Password for Cisco 93xx Switches

Use the change-password command to change the password for the Cisco Nexus 93108-1G, Cisco Nexus 9348, or Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 switch.

  1. Access the switch using ssh or via the serial port.
    my_host$ ssh admin@my_switch 
    User Access Verification 
    Password:
  2. Change the password.
    switch# change-password
      Enter old password:
      Enter new password:
      Confirm new password: 
  3. Copy the running configuration to the startup configuration.
    switch# copy running-config startup-config
  4. Exit from the session.
    switch# exit