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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)

  1. Stop the VMware Horizon Connection Server service
  2. Delete or rename the file:
    C:\ProgramData\VMware\VDM\license\license.lic
    (backup first)
  3. Restart the service
  4. Re‑enter the license key in Horizon Console

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run: The error "Horizon Connection Server license key is