How do I log into a new droplet using the web console?

I’ve created a new DO droplet using the Ubuntu 22.04 image. I set a password at creation. How do I now log into the instance using the web console?

FWIW, I’ve created droplets in the past using SSH keys and then ssh’ed into the instances without issue; turn on, ssh in, done. I’ve even gone into the recovery console to mount the drive and reset the password. But on reboot, no luck using the web console. When I click to open the console, I’m presented with a new window that just says “Waiting for console” with spinning dots on the bottom that don’t stop.

Any pointers greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Robert

Update: the message changed to “failed to start console session, please close this window and try again”

Update2: From reading the docs again, it seems to imply that I have to do the following:

1. launch an instance using ssh keys
2. ssh in and install the console agent
3. wipe out the ssh key, add a password, and adjust sshd config (maybe?)
4. create an image from the instance
5. launch a new instance from the new image

Will try that and see if that works.