You can enable the ESXi Shell from the direct console or the vSphere Web Client. What to read next Enable the ESXi Shell in the Direct ConsoleIf you have access to the Direct Console Interface, you can enable the ESXi Shell from there. Enable the ESXi Shell from the vSphere Web ClientIf you do not have access to the Direct Console Interface, you can enable the ESXi Shell from the vSphere Web Client. Parent topic: ESXi Shell Access with the Direct Console