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title: "HostCnxFailedEvent"
description: "Connection failed for host: unexpected error connecting to host. Review the event description for detail on the cause. For information on resolution steps, review this VMware KB article. Refer to the VMware Online Documentation for more information."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/hostcnxfailedevent.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event Monitors > Host Connection Status > HostCnxFailedEvent"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# HostCnxFailedEvent

## Summary

Connection failed for host: unexpected error connecting to host.

## Causes

Review the event description for detail on the cause.

## Resolutions

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.