Vcenter License Key Command Line < VERIFIED >

If you're trying to retrieve the license key itself (not just manage the license), typically you'd do this from the VMware portal or the vSphere Client.

Get-VMHost "HostName" | Set-VMHost -LicenseKey "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Retrieving License Information vcenter license key command line

vcenter-server-license-tool --get-license-key If you're trying to retrieve the license key

PowerCLI is the standard command-line interface for managing vSphere. You can add and assign licenses using the LicenseManager LicenseAssignmentManager To Add a License to the Inventory: powershell # Connect to your vCenter Connect-VIServer -Server "vcenter_fqdn" "administrator@vsphere.local" "your_password" # Get the License Manager view vcenter license key command line