Complete first-time logon to Console

Log into the CipherTrust Manager Console for the first time using the ksadmin user account. The CipherTrust Manager Console, accessed using the ksadmin account, provides system-level access for initial setup, access to kscfg, system recovery, and reset operations. Access methods vary by deployment type: physical appliance, private cloud, or public cloud.

The ksadmin user is the system administrator account used to access the Console. It is distinct from the admin user, which is the application administrator account used to access the CipherTrust Manager Web Interface.

Before you begin 

Complete first-time logon to Web UI and replace SSH key

Procedure 

1. Access the CipherTrust Manager Console.

   • For physical appliances: Access the console using a direct serial connection (laptop and serial cable).

   • For private cloud deployments (VMware, Hyper-V): Access the console remotely via SSH to the instance's IP address.

   • For public cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP): Access the console through the cloud provider’s SSH access mechanism.

2. At the login prompt, enter the default credentials:

   • Username: ksadmin

   • Password: admin

   On first login, the system prompts you to change the default password.

3. Follow the instructions to set a secure new password.

What to do next 

Configure the host name