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# Logging into Cisco Firewall

> Log into your MacStadium Cisco ASAv via ASDM-IDM. Prerequisites: Java installed, an active VPN connection, and the firewall's Credentials from My Cloud.

## Download and install Cisco ASDM-IDM

The dedicated Cisco firewall comes with a management interface: **Cisco ASDM-IDM**.

1. Make sure the VPN is connected. For more information about how to connect to the VPN, see [Connecting to Your Cloud (via VPN)](/remote-desktop-vdi/cloud-access-legacy/connect-to-your-cloud-via-vpn).
2. Confirm that Java is installed on the system.

<Warning>
  Download and install an official Java distribution from [Oracle](https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html). Java installations from package managers or OpenJDK installations might not work.
</Warning>

3. In the browser, navigate to the Cisco ASDM-IDM download location provided in the MISC sheet of the IP Plan.
4. Ignore the certificate warning and proceed to the address.
5. Click Install ASDM Launcher.
6. When prompted for credentials, provide the VPN credentials with Cisco AnyConnect: the firewall's Credentials in My Cloud (select **Show** to reveal).
   * For more information about how to change the VPN & firewall password, see [Changing the VPN & Firewall Password](/iaas/cisco-firewalls/changing-the-vpn-firewall-password).
7. Launch the downloaded installer.
8. (macOS-only) If prompted that the installer cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer, then complete the following steps.
   * Navigate to **System Settings > Privacy & Security > General**.
   * Locate the `"Cisco ASDM-IDM" was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer.` note and click Open Anyway.
   * In the pop-up window, click Open and confirm the required permissions.

After the installation completes, the Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher loads.

## Log into the firewall

Use the Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher to reach and configure the firewall.

1. Run the Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher, if not already running.
2. Enter the following data and click OK:
   * For Device IP Address / Name, provide the firewall's public IP, shown at the top of the firewall's section in [My Cloud](/macstadium/macstadium-overview/ip-plan).
   * For Username and Password, provide the VPN credentials used with Cisco AnyConnect: the firewall's Credentials in My Cloud (select **Show** to reveal).
     * **TIP**: If nothing happens or a connection error occurs, then confirm the VPN connection and try again.
3. If prompted that the connection is untrusted, click Continue. The first time connecting to it might take longer, due to software updates.
   * **TIP**: Keep the VPN password handy. Cisco ASDM-IDM might prompt for it at different times.


## Related topics

- [Verify your AWS-to-MacStadium VPN connection](/iaas/aws/verify-aws.md)
- [Verify your Azure-to-MacStadium VPN connection](/iaas/azure/verify-azure.md)
- [Verify your GCP-to-MacStadium VPN connection](/iaas/google-cloud-platform/verify-gcp.md)
- [Managing Cisco ASA firewall interfaces via ASDM](/iaas/cisco-firewalls/managing-interfaces.md)
- [Prepare the VPN Configuration for Input into Cisco ASA/ASAv](/iaas/cisco-firewalls/prepare-the-vpn-configuration-for-input-into-cisco-asaasav.md)


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