Password Dictionary

Password Dictionary is a list of English words and phrases that cannot be used as a password with SET PASSWORD unless the DISPWDDIC flag is set in the user record. This list is contained in SYS$SYSTEM:VMS$PASSWORD_DICTIONARY.DATA.

To add passwords to the dictionary, follow the instructions: 1. Create a file containing passwords you would like to add to the dictionary. Each password should be on a separate line and in lowercase, as follows:

$ CREATE LOCAL_PASSWORD_DICTIONARY.DATA
somefamous
localheroes
Ctrl/Z

2. Enable SYSPRV and merge your local additions:

$ SET PROCESS/PRIVILEGE=SYSPRV
$ CONVERT/MERGE/PAD LOCAL_PASSWORD_DICTIONARY.DATA -
_$ SYS$LIBRARY:VMS$PASSWORD_DICTIONARY.DATA

See also

• OpenVMS Guide to System Security