Create a local user and assigning permissions on an ESXi host

1. Create a local user on your ESXi host.

   Note: You cannot perform this task on vCenter Server.

   To create a local user on your ESXi host:

   1. Connect directly to the ESXi host using the vSphere Client.
   2. Click the Local Users & Groups tab.
   3. Right-click the window pane and and click Add.
   4. Enter a login name and a password (user name and UID is generated automatically if you leave the fields blank).
2. Create a role and assign permissions:
   1. Select Home.
   2. Click Roles and click Add to create a new role with dedicated permissions.
   3. Define a name for the new role and select the necessary permissions.
3. Assign the new role to the user:
   1. Select Inventory.
   2. Right-click the Permissions tab and click Add Permission.
   3. At the left pane, select Add to add the created user.
   4. At the right pane, select the new created role.