Starting with VMware vSphere 9.0 , Broadcom has fundamentally changed the licensing model for ESXi. The traditional 25-character license keys used in previous versions (like 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x) have been replaced by subscription-based license files Broadcom support portal Critical Licensing Changes in ESXi 9.0 No More Manual Keys
: You can no longer manually enter a 25-character key in the VMware Host Client. Components are now licensed automatically once the host is connected to a licensed vCenter instance. VCF/VVF Integration : License management is now handled through the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Operations Discontinued SKUs vmware esxi 9 license key github link
Pirated license keys, keygens, or GitHub repos hosting such content violate software copyright laws and VMware’s terms of service. Using them can also expose you to malware, legal liability, or lack of security updates. Starting with VMware vSphere 9