Access the NetQ UI

The NetQ UI is a web-based application. Logging in and logging out are simple and quick. Users working with a cloud deployment of NetQ can reset their password if it is forgotten.

Log In to NetQ

To log in to the UI:

1. Open a new Chrome browser window or tab.

2. Enter the following URL into the address bar:

   • NetQ On-premises Appliance or VM: https://<hostname-or-ipaddress>:443
   • NetQ Cloud Appliance or VM: https://netq.cumulusnetworks.com

   

3. Sign in.

   Default usernames and passwords for UI access:

   • NetQ On-premises: admin, admin
   • NetQ Cloud: Use credentials provided by Cumulus Networks via email titled Welcome to Cumulus NetQ!

First Time Log In

1. Enter your username.

2. Enter your password.

3. Enter a new password.

4. Enter the new password again to confirm it.

5. Click Update and Accept after reading the Terms of Use.

   The default Cumulus Workbench opens, with your username shown in the upper right corner of the application.

Log In After First Time

1. Enter your username.

2. Enter your password.

   The user-specified home workbench is displayed. If a home workbench is not specified, then the Cumulus Default workbench is displayed.

Any workbench can be set as the home workbench. Click (User Settings), click Profiles and Preferences, then on the Workbenches card click to the left of the workbench name you want to be your home workbench.

Reset a Forgotten Password

For cloud deployments, you can reset your password if it has been forgotten.

To reset a password:

1. Enter https://netq.cumulusnetworks.com in your browser to open the login page.

   

2. Click Forgot Password?

3. Enter an email address where you want instructions to be sent for resetting the password.

4. Click Send Reset Email, or click Cancel to return to login page.

   

5. Log in to the email account where you sent the reset message. Look for a message with a subject of NetQ Password Reset Link from netq-sre@cumulusnetworks.com.

6. Click on the link provided to open the Reset Password dialog.

   

7. Enter a new password.

8. Enter the new password again to confirm it.

9. Click Reset.

   A confirmation message is shown on successful reset.

   

10. Click Login to access NetQ with your username and new password.

Log Out of NetQ

To log out of the NetQ UI:

1. Click at the top right of the application.

2. Select Log Out.