How to reset the password for [email protected]?

Posted on by VMware Daily

Hi,

Today, I have a problem with my account. I forgot the password for the account [email protected].

To reset the password for [email protected] using the CLI, you can follow these steps depending on whether you’re using vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) or Windows-based vCenter Server.

For vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA):

  1. Access the VCSA Shell:

    • Connect to the VCSA via SSH or directly through the console.
    • Enable BASH shell if needed by running:
				
					shell

2. Reset the password using the dir-cli command:

				
					/usr/lib/vmware-vmdir/bin/vdcadmintool
  • Select the option to Reset password.
  • It will generate a temporary password.

3. Log in to vSphere Client using the temporary password and change it to a new one.

Finish 🙂