Vsphere Client 6.0 Download Link Page

Do not deploy new systems with this client. Use the built-in ESXi Host Client (HTML5) via HTTPS, or upgrade to vSphere 7.0/8.0. If you are simply recovering old data, download the client via the official portal once, install it on a Windows 10 LTSC virtual machine, and air-gap that VM from your production network.

Contact Broadcom support and provide your original vSphere 6.0 license key. They are legally required to provide the binary under your perpetual license, though they may charge a "legacy file retrieval" fee. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. VMware, vSphere, and vCenter are trademarks of Broadcom. Always respect software licensing agreements.

Because of this End of Life (EOL) status, VMware has removed the direct download links from its public website and the main "My Downloads" portal. But don't worry—if you have the proper entitlements or know where to look, the file is still accessible.

(Do not run the installer if your hash does not match this approximately. You should verify it from a trusted source or VMware's official KB.) You have three options: Option A: Use the vSphere Host Client If you only need to manage a single ESXi 6.0 host, open a web browser and go to: https://<Your-ESXi-IP-Address>/ui This is the embedded HTML5 Host Client . It was introduced in later versions of ESXi 6.0 and works perfectly for 90% of tasks. You do not need the legacy fat client. Option B: Patch your way to a newer client If you have an active support contract, upgrade to vSphere 6.5 or 6.7 . The vSphere 6.5 client maintains backward compatibility with 6.0 hosts (mostly). The 6.5 vSphere Client works significantly better on Windows 10. Option C: The Broadcom Transition (Formerly VMware) In late 2023, Broadcom acquired VMware. The download portal has changed drastically. If you cannot find the file, you must contact Broadcom Support directly. Legacy files like vSphere 6.0 are now archived and require a "Legacy Access Request" form. Part 5: Installation & Compatibility Notes Once you succeed in getting the VMware-viclient-all-6.0.0-7497227.exe file, keep these notes in mind:

To verify you have the correct file after downloading, use PowerShell or Terminal to check the SHA256 hash: