--- title: "Connection to VMware Cloud Director Servers" description: "The account used for connecting to VMware Cloud Director must have system administrator privileges." canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/one/userguide/connection_to_vcloud_servers.html" breadcrumb: "User Guide > Deployment Planning and Preparation > Permissions > Connection to VMware Cloud Director Servers" dateModified: "2026-10-23" --- # Connection to VMware Cloud Director Servers The account used for connecting to VMware Cloud Director must have *system administrator* privileges.