Logging In to Cockpit v2

You can log in to Cockpit v2, either as a root account or an Elastic Identity Management (EIM) user, using various methods with various degrees of security.

You can log in to Cockpit v2 using single-factor authentication. This means you can authenticate in only one step, using one of the two available methods: your login and password, or your access keys.

If you fail to authenticate four times in a row, further authentication attempts will be prevented for 1 minute. This locked time increases 1 minute every four consecutive failed attempts, for up to 10 minutes.

Additionally, you can increase the security of your account by using multi-factor authentication (MFA). This feature adds an extra step of authentication to the single-factor authentication by requesting either your enter a security key (either a physical USB key, or built-in your smartphone or computer), or a one-time password (OTP).

For more information on authentication, see About Authentication.

Single-Factor Authentication

As a Root Account

Using a Login and a Password

  1. Access Cockpit v2.

  2. Select the Region where your OUTSCALE account is located.

  3. In the Username field, type your email address.

  4. Click Log in.
    The Password field appears.

  5. In the Password field, type your password.

  6. Click Log in.

Using Your Access Keys

  1. Access Cockpit v2.

  2. Select the Region where your OUTSCALE account is located.

  3. Click Try another method.

  4. Click Access key / Secret key.

  5. In the Access key field, type the ID of your access key.

  6. In the Secret key field, type the corresponding secret key.

  7. Click Log in.

As an EIM User

Using a Login and a Password

Before you begin: As an EIM user, you initially only have the option to log in to Cockpit v2 using the AK/SK created for you by the root account. Once logged in to Cockpit v2, you can then create your own password. For more information, see Creating a Password as an EIM User.

  1. Access Cockpit v2.

  2. Select the Region where your OUTSCALE account is located.

  3. In the Username field, type your login.

    Your login follows this format: Account ID of the root account/your username (for example: 012345678912/username).

  4. Click Log in.
    The Password field appears.

  5. In the Password field, type your password.

  6. Click Log in.

Using Your Access Keys

  1. Access Cockpit v2.

  2. Select the Region where your OUTSCALE account is located.

  3. Click Try another method.

  4. Click Access key / Secret key.

  5. In the Access key field, type the ID of your access key.

  6. In the Secret key field, type the corresponding secret key.

  7. Click Log in.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication can be used in the same manner by both the root account and the EIM users.
To use multi-factor authentication you must authenticate using one of the two methods described in the previous section and one of the following methods.

Logging In and Out When Using WebAuthn

  • WebAuthn is a web standard using public key cryptography, that allows to authenticate on web applications through a security key (via USB, like a YubiKey, or built into your smartphone or tablet) or through the biometrics authentication on your computer or smartphone.

  • An OTP is a short sequence of autogenerated numbers delivered in an application. It is only available for one short period of time, thus making it more difficult to use maliciously.

Before you begin: Set up MFA on your OUTSCALE account. For more information, see Setting Up MFA for Your Account Using WebAuthn or an OTP.

  1. Access Cockpit v2.

  2. Select your region and click Go to log in.
    The login page appears.

  3. Enter your credentials and click Log in.
    The Log in with second factor page appears.

  4. If you have only set up one compatible device, click Log in. If you have set up multiple compatible devices, select the appropriate one and click Log in.
    A dialog box from your web browser appears.

  5. Follow the instructions from your web browser.

  6. To log out, click the IconProfil icon in the top-right corner then Log Out.

Logging In and Out When Using a One-Time Password

  • WebAuthn is a web standard using public key cryptography, that allows to authenticate on web applications through a security key (via USB, like a YubiKey, or built into your smartphone or tablet) or through the biometrics authentication on your computer or smartphone.

  • An OTP is a short sequence of autogenerated numbers delivered in an application. It is only available for one short period of time, thus making it more difficult to use maliciously.

Before you begin: Set up MFA on your OUTSCALE account. For more information, see Setting Up MFA for Your Account Using WebAuthn or an OTP.

  1. Access Cockpit v2.

  2. Select your region and click Go to log in.
    The login page appears.

  3. Enter your credentials and click Log in.
    The Log in with second factor page appears.

  4. On your phone, open your chosen authentication application.

  5. In the One-time password field, enter the appropriate OTP given in the application.
    You are logged into Cockpit v2.

  6. To log out, click the IconProfil icon in the top-right corner then Log Out.

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