Introduction
This document provides essential instructions for resetting the administrator password across various Cisco Firepower system components. It addresses scenarios where the password has been lost for the Defense Center, Firepower Management Center, and other Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and ASA FirePOWER Services appliances. The guide details procedures for both Command Line Interface (CLI) and web interface access, catering to different device models and software versions.
Key Procedures Covered
- Resetting admin passwords for Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices, including specific instructions for Firepower 9300, 4100, and 2100 platforms, as well as ASA5500-X and ISA 3000 models.
- Methods for resetting passwords on ASA FirePOWER Services modules via the ASA General Operations CLI.
- Step-by-step instructions for changing or recovering CLI and web interface admin passwords for Firepower Management Centers (FMC), 7000 and 8000 Series devices, and NGIPSv.
- Detailed procedures for lost password scenarios, including options involving device reboots, single-mode access, and external authentication methods.
- Guidance on restoring configurations after reimaging devices, with references to relevant Cisco documentation.
Important Notes
For detailed technical information and version-specific guidance, users are encouraged to consult the official Cisco documentation linked within the procedures. For instance, information on reimaging FTD devices can be found in the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Configuration Guide for Firepower Device Manager.
