F5 Insight: First login¶

Overview¶

When you deploy F5 Insight on a virtual machine (VM) without providing credentials in cloud init, the system automatically generates a secure one-time password for the admin account. You must change this password on your first login.

Before you begin¶

You will need:

Access to your VM console (not SSH)
A new password that meets the requirements listed below

First login steps¶

1. Open the VM console¶

Access your F5 Insight VM console through your platform:

Platform	How to access console
VMware ESXi/vSphere	Right-click VM > Open Console
OpenStack	Right-click VM > Open Console > Navigate to Instances > Click Launch Instance
Proxmox	Right-click VM > Select VM in Proxmox UI > Click Start > Open Console

2. View your initial credentials¶

The console displays your temporary credentials:

WARNING: Unauthorized use of this system is prohibited.
All activity may be monitored and recorded.

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F5 INSIGHT - INITIAL ADMIN CREDENTIALS
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Username: admin
Password: <your-temporary-password>

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3. Log in and change your password¶

At the login prompt, enter: admin
Enter the temporary password shown on screen.
When prompted, enter the temporary password again.
Enter your new password.
Confirm your new password.

You are now logged in and ready to use F5 Insight.

Password requirements¶

Your new password must meet all of these requirements:

At least 15 characters long
Contains uppercase letters (A-Z)
Contains lowercase letters (a-z)
Contains numbers (0-9)
Contains special characters (such as ! @ # $ % ^ *)
No more than three identical characters in a row
Does not contain dictionary words

Example: MyF5Insight#2026!

Security recommendations¶

Change your password immediately¶

The temporary password is visible on the VM console. Log in and change it as soon as possible after deployment.

Review console logging settings¶

Some platforms log console output, which may include your temporary credentials. Review your platform’s logging documentation and adjust settings if needed to protect sensitive information.

Use SSH keys for automation¶

For automated deployments, provide Secure Shell (SSH) public keys in your cloud-init configuration instead of using password authentication. This approach is more secure and eliminates the need to manage temporary passwords.

Next steps¶

After completing your first login:

Access the F5 Insight web interface at https://<your-vm-ip>.
Log in with username admin and your new password.
Complete the initial setup wizard.

For more information, refer to the F5 Insight user guide.