The "fixed" license key most home-lab users cared about—the free perpetual key—has had a rocky path: Discontinued (Feb 2024)
Under Broadcom's new rules, how your "fixed" license key behaves depends on its origin: vmware esxi license key fixed
Did this guide help you fix your VMware ESXi license? Share your experience in the comments below. For official documentation, visit the Broadcom VMware support portal. The "fixed" license key most home-lab users cared
| Purpose | Example Key (invalid – for format only) | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Free ESXi 7.x/8.x | 4V0JJ-0XW0P-0E30U-0ELJZ-0V0U5 (expired demo – get official free key from Broadcom) | | vSphere 7 Enterprise Plus | 0A65P-00HD0-3A30M-0ELMZ-0U7UT (illustrative – real keys are unique) | | Purpose | Example Key (invalid – for
: Use the Broadcom Support Portal to upgrade or downgrade your keys to match your installed environment.
The updated licensing process is significantly more streamlined than previous iterations.