Password recovery procedure for Cisco Devices

Problem Description: Enable or Privilege Mode passwords are missing on a Cisco device.

The following procedure guides you to reset the passwords on a Cisco device

Requirements:
• Computer
• Physical access to the Cisco Device
• A console cable

Step by step:

1. Identify the model of the Cisco device you are trying to unlock
2. Look into the following link for the properly Password Recovery Procedure according to the model. http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ios-nx-os-software/ios-software-releases-121-mainline/6130-index.html
3. Connect your computer to the console port of the Cisco device using a console cable
4. Follow the instructions of the password recovery procedure.
5. Remember to setup a new password