Provides the password associated with the user name that you
specify with the JOB card when you submit a batch job through a
card reader. Although the PASSWORD card is required, the password
on the card is optional if the account has a null password.
The PASSWORD command is valid only in a batch job submitted
through a card reader and requires that a dollar sign ($)
precede the PASSWORD command on the card.
Format
PASSWORD [password]
NOTE
To change your password, use the SET PASSWORD command. For
help on SET PASSWORD, type HELP SET PASSWORD at DCL level.
1 – Parameter
password
Specifies the password associated with the user name specified
with the JOB command. The password can be 1 to 31 characters
long.
If you are submitting the job from an account with a null
password, omit the password specifier on the PASSWORD card.