> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.macstadium.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changing the VPN & Firewall Password

> Change your initial Cisco ASA/ASAv firewall and VPN password using the Cisco ASDM-IDM interface. Credentials for the change are in your MacStadium IP Plan.

MacStadium provides the initial configuration of the firewall device, including a username and an initial password listed in the [IP Plan](/macstadium/macstadium-overview/ip-plan). Use these credentials to connect to the MacStadium cloud via VPN and to log in to the Cisco ASDM-IDM management interface of the firewall device.

For security reasons, change this password.

## Change the password

1. Verify login [logged in to your firewall](/iaas/cisco-firewalls/logging-into-cisco-firewall).

2. Click Configuration.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/macstadiuminc/bll0b6tt9scf_iyB/images/attachments/28231721740187.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bll0b6tt9scf_iyB&q=85&s=55de3183d38c31f9ff8b0b29b1e5c173" alt="ASDM Configuration button in the main toolbar" width="2488" height="1502" data-path="images/attachments/28231721740187.png" />

3. Select Device Management.

4. Select Users/AAA > User Accounts.

5. Select the username to log in to Cisco ASDM-IDM and click Edit.

<Warning>
  Do not edit the passwords for the enable and admin users. They are reserved for maintenance and support by the MacStadium team.
</Warning>

6. On the Identity screen, select the Change user password checkbox, set the new password, confirm it, and click OK.

7. At the bottom of the screen, click Apply.

## Next steps

* Update any scripts, documents or connection settings with the latest password.
* From the **Device Management > Users/AAA > User Accounts** interface, manage access to your cloud and the firewall by adding more users with specific [privilege levels](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3850/software/release/3se/security/configuration_guide/b_sec_3se_3850_cg/b_sec_3se_3850_cg_chapter_011.html#concept_F64909EAE01841CF83BDF991F2876CAE).