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aaa authentication login default

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Specifies the type of login method.

Syntax

aaa authentication login default <auth method> [<auth method> [<auth method> [<auth method>]]]

Parameters

auth_method

One or more authentication methods. Authentication is attempted in the order in which the methods are specified. Available methods are:

  • local—Use the local user database. This method is required.

  • radius—Use Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) for user authentication.

  • tacacs+—Use Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+) for user authentication.

  • ldap—Use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for user authentication.

Example

The following example sets the default login method to LDAP. followed by RADIUS and local:

hostname (config) # aaa authentication login default ldap radius local

User role

Admin

Command mode

Config

Supported appliances

This command is supported on the following appliances running the specified releases or later:

  • Malware Analysis: Before release 6.4

  • Central Management System: Before release 6.4

  • Email Security — Server: Before release 6.4

  • File Protect: Before release 6.4

  • Endpoint Security (HX): Release 2.5

  • Network Security: Before release 6.4

  • Intelligent Virtual Execution - Server: Release 7.9