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[ Closed ] [Resolved] Error - this authorization method not enabled in remote host settings

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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.
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It's working :-)
There was a problem some hyper-V ethernet adapter in the host.
When I disabled these adapters, the viewer logged in.
Hello Jay,

Thank you for the update.

Could you please elaborate a bit more on what do you mean by calling the PCs that are not capable of running Host? Do you perform this using Viewer?

Looking forward to your reply.
Hello Nándor,

Thank you for your message.

I'm glad to hear you've figured out the issue!

Please do not hesitate to post another message if you need further assistance.
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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!
Hello Jay,

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear you've figured out the issue and it works for you now.

Please feel free to post another message if you have more questions or need further assistance. We're happy to help!
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


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>.
Thanks for your support.
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.
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"
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

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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