> # Setting the Default TACACS+ Server Encryption Type and Preshared Key

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure the default TACACS+ server encryption type and preshared key, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches > Security > AAA, and then select TACACS+.

> You see the TACACS+ configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. If the Defaults tab is dimmed, click the CFS tab.
> 3. Click the Defaults tab.

> You see the TACACS+ default settings.

> 4. Select plain or encrypted from the AuthType drop-down menu and set the key in the Auth Key field.
> 5. Click the Apply Changes icon to save the changes.

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