Disable smart card authentication to return to the default user name and password authentication for ESXi DCUI login.
Procedure
- In the vSphere Web Client, browse to the host.
- Click Configure.
- Under System, select Authentication Services.
You see the current smart card authentication status and a list with imported certificates.
- In the Smart Card Authentication panel, click Edit.
- On the Smart Card Authentication page, deselect the Enable Smart Card Authentication check box, and click OK.