If you already have an ESXi 6.7 host running (even a trial), do not search the web. Get it directly from the server:
This is the "hottest" link because it is guaranteed to match the exact version of the firmware on your host.
Solution: During ESXi installation, press F2 to customize, go to "Configure Lockdown Mode" -> "License." Enter the free key found here: my.vmware.com/web/vmware/evalcenter?p=free-esxi6 vmware vsphere client 67 download free hot
Free ESXi 6.7 License Key (Type this in):
4V0A2-0RA0K-48ZJP-DA2P4-2CKR8 (This is the official perpetual free license provided by VMware).
Once your download finishes, here is the fastest path to seeing the vSphere Client login screen. If you already have an ESXi 6
You don’t need to sign up for a paid subscription to get the client. VMware keeps old binaries on their public directory. However, navigating customer connect is a nightmare.
Here is the direct, official, free download path for VMware vSphere Client 6.7 (The software used to manage a single free ESXi 6.7 host). This is the "hottest" link because it is
File Name: VMware-viclient-all-6.7.0-8156551.exe (or newer patch version)
Size: ~350 MB
Compatibility: Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019.
| Component | Details | |-----------|---------| | Full name | VMware vSphere Client 6.7 | | Type | HTML5-based web client (replaced legacy Flex/Flash client) | | Server dependency | Requires vCenter Server 6.7 | | End of General Support | October 15, 2022 | | End of Technical Guidance | October 15, 2025 |
vSphere Client 6.7 is not a standalone hypervisor; it’s the management UI for vCenter Server. The actual free product is VMware ESXi 6.7 (free hypervisor), which is managed via: