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2.
Under 
HTTP
, select an authentication method in the 
Optional Methods 
field and click the right 
arrow button.
The selected authentication method moves to the 
Selected Methods
 field.
3.
Repeat until the desired authentication sequence is displayed in the 
Selected Methods
 field.
4.
Click 
Apply Changes
. 
HTTP sessions are assigned the authentication sequence.
Assigning Access Methods, Authentication Profiles, or Sequences Using CLI Commands
For information about the CLI commands that perform this function, see the AAA Commands chapter 
in the 
CLI Reference Guide
: The following table summarizes the equivalent CLI commands you use.
Assigning Secure HTTP Sessions an Authentication Sequence
1.
Open the 
Select Authentication
 page.
2.
Under 
Secure HTTP
, select an authentication method in the 
Optional Methods 
field and click the 
right arrow button.
The selected authentication method moves to the 
Selected Methods
 field.
3.
Repeat until the desired authentication sequence is displayed in the 
Selected Methods
 field.
4.
Click 
Apply Changes
. 
Secure HTTP sessions are assigned the authentication sequence.
Password Management
Password management provides increased network security and improved password control. Passwords 
for SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and SNMP access are assigned security features, including: 
• Defining minimum password lengths (the minimum password length is 8 when password length-
checking is enabled)
• Password expiration 
Table 6-24. Access Method and Authentication Profile Commands
CLI Command Description
enable authentication Specifies the authentication method list when accessing a higher 
privilege level from a remote telnet or console.
ip http authentication Specifies authentication methods for http.
ip https authentication Specifies authentication methods for https.
login authentication Specifies the login authentication method list for a remote telnet or 
console.
show authentication methods Shows information about authentication methods.