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[ Closed ] [Resolved] Error - this authorization method not enabled in remote host settings
Links used in this discussion
Links used in this discussion
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/editing-connections/#Authorization
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/kb/cannot-connect-using-internet-id-connection/
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/host-log/
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/connection-log/
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/installing-and-uninstalling/#Uninstalling_Host
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/download/
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/updating-remote-utilities/#Updating_Hosts
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/kb/cannot-connect-using-internet-id-connection/#Remote_Utilities_is_outdated_or_version_mismatch
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/setting-up-sync-server/
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/setting-up-relay-server/
- https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/setting-up-auth-server/
Support level: Free or trial
Don't know if the following info could help the developers solving the issue:
If I connect via VPN to my network from outside, the involving PCs (which are not capable of running the host, so that a client can cannot without the error message) cannot be called by their windows' hostnames! IP only.
If I connect via VPN to my network from outside, the involving PCs (which are not capable of running the host, so that a client can cannot without the error message) cannot be called by their windows' hostnames! IP only.
Nándor Árgyelán,
User (Posts: 2)
Mar 16, 2020 12:22:44 pm EDT
Support level: Free or trial
It's working :-)
There was a problem some hyper-V ethernet adapter in the host.
When I disabled these adapters, the viewer logged in.
There was a problem some hyper-V ethernet adapter in the host.
When I disabled these adapters, the viewer logged in.
Support level: Free or trial
After checking the whole network setup I can tell you, that this error was indeed caused by an error on my side. I just found out, that my DSL modem from one of the biggest providers in Germany does not give you an IPv4 address as long as you don't pay for it. Even the router's not capable of portforwarding - d'oh!
So thanks a lot, I will always recommend your wonderful Remote Administration Tool!
So thanks a lot, I will always recommend your wonderful Remote Administration Tool!
Flavio Spezi,
User (Posts: 9)
Nov 18, 2025 7:24:50 pm EST
Support level: Plus
I am the same issue: "This authentication method is not enabled in remote Host settings".
# Configuration
Remote PC with Agent. It is connected to Public server.
Local PC with Viewer. It is logged in to Local RU server.
The Server's Rubrica contains item to the Remote PC. The configuration is both equals: same server (public), same authentication methods.
# The issue
When I try to connect to Remote PC, the Viewer show me a message box: "This authentication method is not enabled in remote Host settings".
# The skip issue method
- Do "Log out" to Local RU server
- Retry to connect.
# The connection LOG with ISSUE
# Configuration
Remote PC with Agent. It is connected to Public server.
Local PC with Viewer. It is logged in to Local RU server.
The Server's Rubrica contains item to the Remote PC. The configuration is both equals: same server (public), same authentication methods.
# The issue
When I try to connect to Remote PC, the Viewer show me a message box: "This authentication method is not enabled in remote Host settings".
# The skip issue method
- Do "Log out" to Local RU server
- Retry to connect.
# The connection LOG with ISSUE
Thanks for your support.
19-11-2025__00:22:29__535 Check ID Connection. Connecting...: "private-ru-server.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:29__536 Check ID Connection. Connecting...: "id75.remoteutilities.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:29__537 Check ID Connection. Connected...: "private-ru-server.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:29__556 Check ID Connection. Request MsgTransportThread.Send. Host: "private-ru-server.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:29__650 Check ID Connection. Connected...: "id75.remoteutilities.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:29__867 Check ID Connection. Request MsgTransportThread.Send. Host: "id75.remoteutilities.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:30__530 Check ID Connection. After process message. Host: "private-ru-server.com:5655". MsgCode: 10
19-11-2025__00:22:30__625 Check ID Connection. After process message. Host: "id75.remoteutilities.com:5655". MsgCode: 10
19-11-2025__00:22:30__780 Check ID Connection. Exit: "private-ru-server.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:30__887 Check ID Connection. Exit: "id75.remoteutilities.com:5655".
19-11-2025__00:22:35__347 Connection #323360. Connection to "Xilium RU serverFSPEZI-XP-PRO". Mode: <Authorization>. Connecting...
19-11-2025__00:22:35__348 Connection #323360. Direct connection to Xilium RU serverFSPEZI-XP-PRO (192.168.23.119:5650).
19-11-2025__00:22:35__350 Connection #323360. Connection to "Xilium RU serverFSPEZI-XP-PRO" established. Mode: <Authorization>.
19-11-2025__00:22:35__350 Connection #323360. Connection to "Xilium RU serverFSPEZI-XP-PRO". Security check - OK. Mode: <Authorization>.
19-11-2025__00:22:40__870 Context #323360 removed. Mode: <Authorization>.
Hello Flavio,
Thank you for your message.
Could you please let us know what version of Remote Utilities you’re currently using? In addition, please let us know what OSs are running on both remote Host/Agent and Viewer machines and what authentication method is set up to be used with this particular Host?
Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you for your message.
Could you please let us know what version of Remote Utilities you’re currently using? In addition, please let us know what OSs are running on both remote Host/Agent and Viewer machines and what authentication method is set up to be used with this particular Host?
Looking forward to your reply.
Flavio Spezi,
User (Posts: 9)
Nov 19, 2025 4:37:27 pm EST
Support level: Plus
Viewer version: 7.7.3.0
Viewer OS: Windows 11 (last version)
Host version: 7.7.3.0
Host OS: Windows XP
Host / Security: "Single password security" (no password)
Viewer / Security: no options
Viewer / Authentication method: "auto"
Viewer OS: Windows 11 (last version)
Host version: 7.7.3.0
Host OS: Windows XP
Host / Security: "Single password security" (no password)
Viewer / Security: no options
Viewer / Authentication method: "auto"
Conrad Sallian,
Support (Posts: 3182)
Nov 20, 2025 2:28:42 am EST
Hi Flavio,
If the issue is fixed when you log off the private server, the possible cause is that the 'Force custom server security' checkbox is enabled for that user in RU Server settings (Admin Console -> Address Book Manager -> User details -> General):
![[Resolved] Error - this authorization method not enabled in remote host settings - 20 Nov 2025 02:27:45](/bitrix/components/bitrix/forum.interface/show_file.php?fid=9558)
If this checkbox is enabled AND if Viewer is signed in on a private server, Viewer always tries the 'Custom server security' authentication method, ignoring other auth methods.
Hope that helps.
If the issue is fixed when you log off the private server, the possible cause is that the 'Force custom server security' checkbox is enabled for that user in RU Server settings (Admin Console -> Address Book Manager -> User details -> General):
If this checkbox is enabled AND if Viewer is signed in on a private server, Viewer always tries the 'Custom server security' authentication method, ignoring other auth methods.
Hope that helps.
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