Horizon Connection Server License Key Is Invalid Verified -
The error "Horizon Connection Server license key is invalid" typically occurs due to a mismatch between the software version and the license type, or issues with the licensing portal transition. Common Causes
1. Overview
VMware Horizon Connection Server requires a valid product license key to activate features and manage concurrent connections. When the server reports that a license key is invalid, it rejects the key and may fall back to evaluation mode (if available) or block user connections. horizon connection server license key is invalid
✅ Step 5: Force license re‑read (if key seems correct)
- Stop the
VMware Horizon Connection Serverservice - Delete or rename the file:
C:\ProgramData\VMware\VDM\license\license.lic
(backup first) - Restart the service
- Re‑enter the license key in Horizon Console
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run: The error "Horizon Connection Server license key is