Can you see the terminal password when using SSH to remotely access a Cisco router?

Understanding SSH and Terminal Passwords on Cisco Routers

When you are remotely accessing a Cisco router using SSH, you generally do not see the terminal password.

SSH, or Secure Shell, is a secure protocol that allows for encrypted communication between the client and server. When you establish an SSH connection to a Cisco router, the password you enter is not visible on the screen. This is a security feature to prevent anyone from easily capturing your password as you type it.

Instead, when you type the password and press enter, the characters are sent to the router encrypted, so they are not displayed in plain text. This ensures that even if someone is monitoring the network traffic, they cannot see the password you entered.

Overall, the use of SSH ensures that your terminal password remains secure during remote access to a Cisco router.