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)
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
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 ...
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.
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.
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.