Change several BIG-IP passwords simultaneously

When you manage BIG-IP device from BIG-IQ Centralized Management, it is good practice to change the default admin and root passwords on a regular basis. From BIG-IQ, you can change the passwords for several BIG-IP devices at one time.

Note: You can change the passwords for several BIG-IP devices simultaneously only if they have the same password.

1. At the top of the screen, click Devices.

2. On the left, click PASSWORD MANAGEMENT > Change Device Passwords.

3. Click the Create button.

4. In the Name and Descriptions fields, type a name and optional description to help you identify this task.

5. From the Available list, select devices and move them to the Selected list.

   Important: The passwords for the BIG-IP devices you select must all be identical.

6. Select an option for the Change Password setting.

7. Provide the old and new passwords, as required.

8. Click the Run button at the bottom of the screen.

   BIG-IQ will apply the new password to all of the selected BIG-IP devices. You can view the status of this task from the Change Device Passwords screen.