# Perform a first time login

> Learn how to log in to CubeCMP for the first time and change default credentials.

CubeCMP creates an admin account and a user account by default.

## Default credentials {#default-credentials}

- For the default admin user:
  - **Username:** `admin`
  - **Default passowrd:** `admin`
- For the default user:
  - **Username:** `bigstack`
  - **Password:** `bigstack`

## Log in as the default admin user for the first time {#log-in-as-the-default-admin-user-for-the-first-time}

1. Open a web browser and go to `https://<CubeCMP_VIP>/portal`.
2. Sign in with the default admin credentials.
3. Verify that **Default Project Settings** appears in the left sidebar to confirm you're in the default project.

## Login as the default user for the first time {#login-as-the-default-user-for-the-first-time}

1. Open a web browser and go to `https://<CubeCMP_VIP>/portal`.
2. Sign in with the default user credentials.
3. Verify that project overview is displayed.

## Change your default credentials {#change-your-default-credentials}

1. Go to `https://<CubeCMP_VIP>/auth`.
2. Click **Administration Console**.
3. Sign in with the default credentials of the account you want to update.
4. Enter your username and password.
5. After signing in, click your username in the top-right corner.
6. Go to the **Account Security** tab and click **Signing in**.
7. In the **Basic Authentication > Password** section, click **Update**.
8. Enter your new password and confirm it, then click **Submit**.
9. You're redirected to the CubeCMP portal and signed in.