Redeeming a VMware vSphere Essentials 7 key is really simple, just follow these steps:

1. Log in or create an account at my.vmware.com
2. Download the trial version,
3. Install and run the software,
4. Enter the key,
5. Press activate

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions: 

• My key is Duplicated / Already used
• My key is Invalid
• My key is region locked / can't be activated in my country
• My key activated a different product
• My key did not activate all of the content