How to enable Rublon MFA for Windows logins from VMware Remote Console/ESXi?

If you are using solutions like VMware Remote Console or VMware ESXi want to add MFA to your Windows machine logins, install the Rublon MFA for Windows Logon & RDP connector.

By default, the Rublon MFA for Windows Logon & RDP connector only protects RDP logins. Logins via VMware Remote Console and ESXi are not RDP logins, they simulate local logins. Hence, you need to tell the connector to protect Windows logons.

How to Enable MFA for VMware Remote Console/ESXi in Rublon MFA for Windows (GUI Mode)?

Uncheck the Prompt for MFA only for RDP logins checkbox during GUI installation.

Refer to the documentation for more information.

How to Enable MFA for VMware Remote Console/ESXi in Rublon MFA for Windows (Silent Mode)?

Include  /rdpOnly=0 in your installation command.

Here’s an example of a Silent Mode installation command:

.\RublonForWindows-6.7.0.exe /verysilent ^

/token=9BBD41CE91594D39BD6FCB831D396C4X ^

/key=97df2dcfd39aa615a0135819115893 ^

/failMode=bypass /rdpOnly=0

Refer to the documentation for more information.

How to Enable MFA for VMware Remote Console/ESXi Using the MSI Installer?

When using the MSI installer, set RDPOnly to 0 in the Rublon MFA configuration file:

[Rublon]

Token=<token>

Key=<key>

RDPOnly=0

Pass the configuration file to the MSI installer using the RUBLONCONF parameter:

.\RublonForWindows-6.7.0.msi RUBLONCONF="C:\path\to\rublon.conf"

The MSI installer does not include a configuration wizard. Individual connector configuration options cannot be passed directly in the installation command.

How to Enable MFA for VMware Remote Console/ESXi in Rublon MFA for Windows After Installation?

If you have already installed the Rublon MFA for Windows Logon & RDP connector, you can change the settings in the Windows Registry:

1. Open Registry Editor and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Rublon\WindowsLogon.

2. Change the value of RublonRDPOnly to 0.

Helpful Links

Rublon MFA for Windows Logon and RDP - Documentation