Enable the Secure Shell (SSH) in the VMware Host Client

Enable the Secure Shell (SSH) to access the ESXi Shell remotely by using SSH.

Procedure

1. To enable or disable the Secure Shell (SSH), right-click Host in the VMware Host Client inventory.
2. Select Services from the drop-down menu and select Secure Shell (SSH).
3. Select a task to perform.
   • If SSH is enabled, click Disable to disable it.
   • If SSH is disabled, click Enable to enable it.