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ESXi Host client unable to access because root login locked

  Issue: ESXi Host client unable to access because root login locked Solution:  Access the ESXi console from remote console of the physical server: Press F2 to login with root user (here it will allow when locked from UI also) Press "Alt+F1"    This will take you to the shell      check the root login details : pam_tally2 --user root     reset the lock:  pam_tally2 --user root --reset Other option: wait for the 15mins lock period to get unlocked.