Access Proxmox LXC Containers without Password

When managing Proxmox VE, you often need to access a Linux Container (LXC) to perform administrative tasks. While SSH is the standard method, it requires a password and a running SSH service.

There’s a faster way: pct enter

If you have access to the Proxmox Node Shell (via the web GUI or SSH to the host), you can jump directly into any container without entering a password.

Run this command on your Proxmox host:

pct enter <container_ID>
Code language: Bash (bash)

Example: pct enter 105

Why use this?

• No Password Required: Ideal for when you’ve forgotten the container’s root password.
• Bypass Network Issues: Access the container even if SSH is misconfigured or the network is down.
• Speed: It’s the fastest way to troubleshoot a container directly from the host.

To exit the container shell and return to the node, simply type exit.