Vcenter License Key Command Line !exclusive! Jun 2026

# Remove license from all entities Get-VMHost | Set-VMHost -License "None" # Remove the key from vCenter Remove-VMLicense -LicenseKey "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" -Confirm:$false

vCenter requires a separate license (not the same as ESXi keys). vcenter license key command line

It is important to distinguish between licensing an individual host and the vCenter Server itself: Standalone ESXi Hosts : You can directly set a license key using the utility via SSH: Set License vim-cmd vimsvc/license --set=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX View License vim-cmd vimsvc/license --show Managed Hosts # Remove license from all entities Get-VMHost |

While vCenter itself requires the UpdateAssignedLicense method, individual ESXi hosts managed by vCenter can be licensed more simply: powershell vcenter license key command line

# View license on an ESXi host vim-cmd vimsvc/license --show # Set a new license key on an ESXi host vim-cmd vimsvc/license --set="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Use code with caution. ⚠️ Troubleshooting and Best Practices