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title: "HostCnxFailedBadUsernameEvent"
description: "Connection failed for the host: bad username/password. Failed to connect to the host due to incorrect username/password. Check credentials used for connection. For information on resolution steps, review this VMware KB article."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/hostcnxfailedbadusernameevent.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event Monitors > Host Connection Status > HostCnxFailedBadUsernameEvent"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# HostCnxFailedBadUsernameEvent

## Summary

Connection failed for the host: bad username/password.

## Causes

Failed to connect to the host due to incorrect username/password.

## Resolutions

Check credentials used for connection. For information on resolution steps, review this [VMware KB article](https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1003870).

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information.