# VMware Hypervisor 8 Free License question

**URL:** <https://forums.spacerex.co/t/vmware-hypervisor-8-free-license-question/1091>\
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**Created:** [August 12, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/vmware-hypervisor-8-free-license-question/1091 "2023-08-12T23:04:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/vmware-hypervisor-8-free-license-question/1091/1 "2023-08-12T23:04:34Z")

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I just upgraded my server from ESXi 7 with a free License to ESXi 8. I did all the steps to register but the license key is not showing up at: [https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8](https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi8).  
I googled around and the results are split between you have to wait a while (days) for the key to generate and VMware no longer has a free version of ESXi 8. Does anyone know if there is a free version of 8? If so, do you know what’s up with the license Keys?

Thanks,