VDA failing to register with the error "The registration was refused due to AgentNotContactable".

VDA failing to register with the error "The registration was refused due to AgentNotContactable".

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Article ID: CTX340030

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Description

Event ID: 1023 
Source: Citrix Desktop Service

VDA failing to register with the error stating "The registration was refused due to AgentNotContactable". 

Resolution

Add the DDC as a member of "Administrators" group in Computer Management > Local Users and groups

On the affected VDI, Go to ProgramFiles>\Citrix\Virtual Desktop Agent\BrokerAgent.exe.config and edit the file and change allowNtlm="false" to allowNtlm="true" and then test registration by re-starting Citrix desktop service.

 

Problem Cause

The registration fails because the DDC is not able to connect back to the VDA due to SecurityNegotiationException issues.

Issue/Introduction

This articles talks about registration issue of VDA with the Delivery Controller.

Additional Information

How to Troubleshoot VDA Registration Issues  
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/secure/best-practices.html