An error occurred while fetching identity providers.

Error message when trying to log into the vcenter client: [500] An error occurred while fetching identity providers. Try again. If problem persists, contact your administrator”

Enable ssh on the vCenter

  1. Go to https://<ipadress of the vcenter>:5480
  2. Login with the root password
  3. AccessSSH Login
An error occurred while fetching identity providers.

Login with ssh to the vCenter

  1. shell
  2. /usr/lib/vmware-vmca/bin/certificate-manager
  3. 8
  4. N
  5. <Enter>
  6. <Password>
  7. <Enter>
  8. <Enter>
  9. <Enter>
  10. <Enter>
  11. <Enter>
  12. <Enter>
  13. <Enter>
  14. <Enter>
  15. <fqdn of the vCenter>
  16. <Name of the vCenter>
  17. Y
  18. Y

Resources:

Reset All Certificates Using the Certificate Manager (vmware.com)