Cisco Crosswork Network Controller 7.2.x Administration Guide

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Cisco Crosswork Network Controller 7.2.x Administration Guide

Log in to Crosswork Network Controller

Updated: August 14, 2026

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Learn how to log in, change your password, set the color theme, and log out using the browser-based Crosswork Network Controller interface. Includes details on security, usability, and session management.

Access the Crosswork Network Controller and manage your account session securely and efficiently.

Crosswork Network Controller provides a browser-based user interface. Security and usability features such as session lockouts, color themes, and password management ensure robust user experience.

The number of unsuccessful login attempts and lockout timing is set by an administrator in Local Password Policy. For details on lockout settings, see Configure AAA settings.

Before you begin

Procedure

1.

Log in

  1. Open a supported web browser.

  2. Enter one of the following URLs to access the Crosswork Network Controller:

    • For IPv4: https://<Crosswork Management Network Virtual IP (IPv4)>:30603/

    • For IPv6: https://[<Crosswork Management Network Virtual IP (IPv6)>]:30603/

    Note

    IPv6 addresses must be enclosed in brackets.

  3. If accessing for the first time, your browser may display a warning that the site is untrusted.

    Follow prompts to add a security exception and download the self-signed certificate, after which future logins are trusted.

  4. The login window appears. Enter your username and password.

    Note

    • Cisco strongly recommends keeping default administrator credentials secure. Do not use the default admin account for routine logins; instead, create user roles with required privileges and assign users accordingly. At least one user should have the admin role.

  5. Click Login.

    Note

    Be aware: Repeated unsuccessful login attempts result in account lockout, as configured by your administrator in the Local password policy. After account lockout, wait until the configured time elapses, then log in with valid credentials. For more information, refer to Configure AAA settings.
2.

Change password

  1. At any time after logging in, click the User Account icon icon in the top right corner of the main window.

  2. Select Change password.

  3. In the dialog box, enter your current password and new password.

  4. Click Change password to confirm the update.

Note

If you need to update the HTTPS (UI admin login) password for the cluster:

  • Update the HTTPS (UI admin login) password at the cluster level, ensuring that the new password applies to the entire cluster rather than to individual nodes.

  • After you update the HTTPS password at the cluster level, immediately update the same password in the geo inventory to maintain consistency and ensure proper authentication across the system.
3.

Set color theme

  1. Click the User Account icon icon in the top right corner.

  2. Choose either Classic light or Classic dark from the color theme options.

    Note

    By default, Classic light is selected.
4.

Log out

  1. Click the User Account icon icon in the top right corner.

  2. Select Logout.

    • If you have multiple sessions open from the same client (across multiple browser tabs/windows) and log out or terminate a session in one tab/window, only the tab/window where logout was performed displays the logout screen.

    • All other tabs/windows show the error message: “Your session has ended. Log into the system again to continue.”
You have securely logged in to Crosswork Network Controller, managed your credentials, customized your color theme, and logged out. All personal session data is protected and terminated as required.

What to do next

If you changed your password, ensure you remember your new credentials. After logging out, close all browser tabs or windows to fully terminate access.