> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://macstadiuminc-add-bazel-rbe-integration-di574.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Checking the Firewall Version > Find your Cisco ASA/ASAv software version and device model in ASDM-IDM or the CLI. Needed before downloading VPN configs or filing a support ticket. Sometimes, it is necessary to know the exact model of the Cisco ASA/ASAv device and its software version. For example, when downloading the VPN configuration file from Amazon, the following information is required: vendor, platform, and software version of the firewall device. ## Check model and version in Cisco ASDM-IDM 1. Verify login [logged in to your firewall](/iaas/cisco-firewalls/logging-into-cisco-firewall). 2. In the menu bar of the running Cisco ASDM-IDM, select Help > About Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).\\ ASDM Help menu with About Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance option selected 3. In the pop-up window, look for the following information: * Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version: Lists the software version of the firewall. For example: 9.8(2)24. * Device Manager Version: Lists the software version of the Cisco ASDM-IDM interface. For example: 7.8(2). * Model Id: Lists the device model. For example: ASAv5. ASDM About dialog showing software version, device manager version, and model ID ## Check model and version in the CLI 1. Verify login logged in to your firewall. 2. In the Cisco CLI, run the following command:\ `show version` 3. In the command response, look for the following information: * Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version: Lists the software version of the firewall. For example: 9.8(2)24. * Device Manager Version: Lists the software version of the Cisco ASDM-IDM interface. For example: 7.8(2). * Model Id: Lists the device model. For example: ASAv5.