Fix: The Remote Computer requires network level authentication

If you’ve been getting the “The Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication” error when trying to connect to another computer on your network, don’t worry. This is a relatively easy error to fix. In this article, we’ll show you how to resolve this error so that you can get back to working on your projects.

If you’re getting the error message “The Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication” when trying to connect to a remote computer, it means that the remote computer is configured to use Microsoft’s Network Level Authentication (NLA) security feature. NLA requires that clients authenticate with a valid username and password before they are allowed to access the remote computer.

To fix this, you’ll need to configure your local computer to use NLA as well. To do this, open the Control Panel and go to System and Security > System > Remote Settings. In the “Remote” tab, select the “Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication” option.

What is the problem?

When you try to connect to a remote computer, you may receive the error message: “The remote computer requires network level authentication.” This means that the remote computer is configured to use a security protocol that requires you to authenticate yourself before you can access the computer.

There are two ways to solve this problem:

1. Use a different security protocol that does not require authentication.

2. Authenticate yourself to the remote computer.

Option 1 is the simplest solution, but it may not be possible depending on the security protocols that are available and supported by the remote computer. Option 2 requires you to have a valid username and password for the remote computer, but it will allow you to access the computer without any problems.

How can you fix it?

If you see the error message “The Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication” when trying to connect to another computer, it means that the remote computer is configured to use a security protocol called Kerberos. This protocol requires that you have a valid Kerberos ticket before you can access the remote computer.

There are a few ways to fix this issue:

1. Try connecting to the remote computer using a different security protocol. For example, if the remote computer is using Kerberos, try connecting using NTLM.

2. If you are using a VPN to connect to the remote computer, try disconnecting from the VPN and connecting directly to the remote computer.

3. Make sure that you have a valid Kerberos ticket. You can get a ticket by logging into the remote computer using a domain account.

4. Ask the administrator of the remote computer to add your account to the list of allowed accounts.

What are the benefits of fixing it?

If you’ve ever tried to connect to a remote computer using Remote Desktop and gotten the error message “The remote computer requires network level authentication,” you know it can be frustrating. But there is a fix.

When you see this error message, it means that the remote computer is configured to use Network Level Authentication (NLA), which is a more secure authentication method. NLA requires that the client (in this case, the computer you’re trying to connect to) verify the identity of the user (you) before allowing the connection.

To fix this, you need to configure your computer to use NLA as well. To do this, open the Remote Desktop Connection application and click the “Options” button. On the “General” tab, click the “Select Users” button.

In the “Select Users” dialog box, click the “Add” button. In the “Add Users” dialog box, type in the name of the remote computer you’re trying to connect to. Click the “Check Names” button to verify the name and then click the “OK” button.

Now, when you try to connect to the remote computer, you should be prompted for your credentials and the connection should be successful.

There are a few benefits to fixing this issue:

1. Increased security: NLA is a more secure authentication method than the standard method, so by fixing this issue you’re increasing the security of your connection.

2. Improved performance: NLA can also help improve the performance of your connection by reducing the number of authentication prompts you see.

3. Fewer errors: By fixing this issue, you’re also likely to see fewer errors when connecting to the remote computer.

Conclusion

In order to fix the “The Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication” error, you will need to change the Group Policy settings on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

3. Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Credentials Delegation.

4. Double-click the Allow Delegating Fresh Credentials with NTLM-only Server Authentication policy.

5. Select the Enabled option and click OK.

6. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Resources

If you receive the error message “The remote computer requires network level authentication”, it means that the remote server you are trying to connect to is configured to use Microsoft’s Network Level Authentication (NLA) security protocol. In order to connect to the server, you must have a client that supports NLA, such as Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.

If you are using an older version of Windows, you can try one of the following workarounds:

– Use the Remote Desktop Connection client that is included with Windows XP Service Pack 3
– Use the Remote Desktop Connection client that is included with Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
– Use a third-party Remote Desktop Connection client that supports NLA, such as RoyalTS

Once you have a client that supports NLA, you can try connecting to the server again. If you are still having trouble, contact your administrator for further assistance.