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Command Line | Vcenter License Key

Set-VCenter -LicenseKey "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"

To view the current license information, use: vcenter license key command line

To manage licenses from the terminal, you’ll first need to establish a session with your vCenter server. powershell or audit licenses across many vCenters

Managing vCenter Server licenses through the vSphere Client is standard, but the command line offers unmatched speed, automation potential, and troubleshooting capability. Whether you need to assign, replace, or audit licenses across many vCenters, the command line is your most powerful tool. vcenter license key command line

If you need to remove a specific license and revert the host to Evaluation Mode (60 days), the vim-cmd does not have a direct "remove" switch. Instead, you typically re-apply the evaluation mode logic or re-install.