How to Enable SSH Access to ESXi Console

1. On the ESXi console press F2 and enter password.
2. Scroll to Troubleshooting Options and press Enter.
3. Press Enable SSH and Enter.
4. Go back to the main screen with the Esc key.

Enable Access via TSM-SSH in vSphere

1. Select the host and click on the tap configuration.
2. Click on security profiles in the software panel.
3. In the Services section, click Properties.
4. SSH and click options at the bottom.
5. Click Start and Stop with the host.
6. For service commands, click Start.
7. Click OK.

Enable Access via SSH from the vSphere Web Client

1. Select the host, go to Manage Tab and click Settings.
2. Go to Security Profile under System.
3. Go to Editing in the Services Panel.
4. Select SSH from the list.
5. Click Start and Stop with the host.
6. Select Start to activate the service.
7. Click OK.