topic Re: Access Switch with Local Credentials in Network Access Control https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687089#M577235 <P>Unfortunately, no AAA configured</P> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:24:48 GMT fountouk89 2022-09-14T12:24:48Z Access Switch with Local Credentials https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687077#M577233 <P>So, I proceed with the following config and now I cannot access the switch:</P><P>Switch(config)#no enable secret 5 xsafssvs</P><P>Switch(config)#enable secret testpassw<BR />Switch(config)#username new1234 privilege 15 secret 5 testpassw<BR />ERROR: The secret you entered is not a valid encrypted secret.<BR />To enter an UNENCRYPTED secret, do not specify type 5 encryption.<BR />When you properly enter an UNENCRYPTED secret, it will be encrypted.</P><P>Switch(config)#no username cisco privilege 15 secret 5 xsafssvs<BR />This operation will remove all username related configurations with same name.Do you want to continue? [confirm]<BR />y<BR />Switch(config)#<BR />Switch(config)#end</P><P>Switch#wr<BR />Building configuration...<BR />[OK]<BR />Switch#</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Since I deleted the username cisco and there is no other username available since I received an error...Can I access my switch now using local credentials ?</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:09:10 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687077#M577233 fountouk89 2022-09-14T12:09:10Z Re: Access Switch with Local Credentials https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687082#M577234 <P>yes with new1234, if you configured AAA correctly.</P> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:13:15 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687082#M577234 balaji.bandi 2022-09-14T12:13:15Z Re: Access Switch with Local Credentials https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687089#M577235 <P>Unfortunately, no AAA configured</P> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:24:48 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-access-control/access-switch-with-local-credentials/m-p/4687089#M577235 fountouk89 2022-09-14T12:24:48Z