Every ESXi 8.0 installation includes a full-featured 60-day evaluation license. When it expires:
Once you have obtained a key from a GitHub source, follow these steps to activate your host: : Access your ESXi host directly via the VMware Host Client or through the vSphere Client Navigate to Licensing : Go to the tab in vCenter) and select under the System section. Assign License Assign License Edit Licensing , enter your 25-character key (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX ), and click Check License to validate. Broadcom support portal Official Free Version As of April 2025, Broadcom has reintroduced a free version of ESXi 8.0U3e . Users can download the ISO from the Broadcom Support Portal esxi 8.0 license key github