20.07.2021 · Log in to the ESX/ESXi host using VMware vSphere Client. Click the Configuration tab. Click Licensed Features under Software. Click Edit under Licensed Features. Select Assign a new license key to this host. Press Enter and enter the License Key. Click OK. Licensing a vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi 6.5 or later) host
03.05.2018 · May 3, 2018 vSphere 6.7 has been released and as known from previous versions, VMware provides a free version of their Hypervisor ESXi for everyone again. The license key can be created for free at VMware's website. It has no expiration date.
Obviously using these keys may be a grey area. I use them for my homelab, but there are no guarentees VMware won't sue you if you use them in a commercial ...
10.04.2020 · If you already obtained a free key for previous versions for ESXi, this key is not valid for vSphere 7.0, but you can use the same MyVMware Account to generate a new key. Go to VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 7.0 Download Center Login or create an account Click Register Register for ESXi (Enter some personal information)
In this VMware for beginners post I provide a link to download ESXi and to get your FREE ESXi License Key, vSphere Client link and Installation Guide PDF.
ESXi is the VMware vSphere Hypervisor that makes the magic happen. From this link you can also get your Free ESXi License Key. Next I will send you to a link where you can get download the vSphere client. ( Download Client) The client will work without a licence but ESXi will require the free ESXi License Key to activate it.