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ESXi Host client unable to access because root login locked

 

Issue:

ESXi server is unable to access due to locked root user


Solution:

Option 1:

 Access the ESXi console from the remote console of the physical server:

Press F2 to log in 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


Option 2:

Wait for the 15-minute lock period to get unlocked.


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