Unable to access SSH on some ESXi hosts using local user with Administrator role
Article ID: 426814
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Products
VMware vSphere ESXi
Issue/Introduction
SSH to some of the host fails with "Login disabled. Connection to <hostname> Closed" though SSH services is enabled and running
Environment
vSphere ESXi 7.x
vSphere ESXi 8.x
vSphere ESXi 9.x
Cause
SSH access permission need to be given explicitly even if the local user is assigned with Administrator role.
Resolution
Login to ESXi Host UI > Manage > Security & Users > Users > Edit User to enable Shell Access
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