How do I get a VMware free trial?

You need to create a My VMware account to download free trials. My VMware simplifies management of free trials, product license keys, downloads, and support. Activation email will be sent to the address.

How do I find my VMware workstation license key?

To locate the Workstation serial number in the Windows registry:

Click Start > Run, type regedit, and press Enter.
Navigate to Computer > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > VMware, Inc. > VMware Workstation > License. ws. x.x > Serial.

Can you get VMware workstation for free?

VMware Workstation Player is free for personal non-commercial use (business and non-profit use is considered commercial use). If you would like to learn about virtual machines or use them at home you are welcome to use VMware Workstation Player for free.

How do I add a license key to VMware workstation?

How to License VMware Workstation (2014291)

Launch VMware Workstation.
Click Help.
Click Enter Serial Number and enter the license key.
Click OK.
Click Register to register the VMware Workstation or Close to register later.
Product registration occurs automatically at the time of purchase for all VMware products.

How do I get a VMware evaluation license?

Licensing a vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi 6.0) host

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.

How long is VMware trial license?

60 days
It might be in evaluation mode or prelicensed. The evaluation period is 60 days and begins when you turn on the ESXi host. At any time during the 60-day evaluation period, you can convert from licensed mode to evaluation mode.

Is VMware player free for commercial use?

VMware Workstation Player is an ideal utility for running a single virtual machine on a Windows or Linux PC. Organizations use Workstation Player to deliver managed corporate desktops, while students and educators use it for learning and training. The free version is available for non-commercial, personal and home use.

How do I activate my VMware license key?

On the VMware web site, click SUPPORT > Your Account > Product Registration, sign in, and enter your LAC in the appropriate box. After you register your LAC, you can display, manage, and activate your licenses using the VMware web-based license activation portal.

Where can I find my license key for VMware Workstation Pro?

Note: If you have an invalid license, Workstation Pro prompts you to enter a license key each time you attempt to power on a virtual machine. Once you have installed Workstation Pro, you can find your license key in the About VMware Workstation Pro window. Click Help > About VMware Workstation Pro.

How do I know when my VMware Workstation Pro evaluation license expires?

If you have an evaluation license key for Workstation Pro, the Type field displays Not applicable. The date the evaluation license key expires is also displayed. When you use the trial version of VMware Workstation Pro, a notice appears on the home page advising you of the trial license expiration date.