Install Client Integration Plug-In

The Client Integration Plug-in provides access to a virtual machine console in the vSphere Client.

To install a Client Integration Plug-in, perform the following steps:

Note:

If you are using vCenter Server 6.5, 6.7, or 7.0, you need not install the Client Integration Plug-In. For more information, see VMware KB Article 2145066 for more details.

If your are using vCenter Server 5.5 or 6.0, follow the given steps to install the Client Integration Plug-In.

Procedure

1. Open the vSphere Web Client, and click Download the Client Integration Plug-in. The link provides the build details of the latest Client Integration Plug-in. Alternatively, you can download the Client Integration Plug-in from one of the following locations:
   Note:

   Uninstall anyexisting Client Integration Plug-in.

   vCenter Server version	Information
   vCenter Server 5.5	Windows (Google Chrome): http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-5.6.0.exe Macintosh (Google Chrome): http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-5.6.0.mac64.dmg
   vCenter Server 6.0	Windows (Google Chrome): http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/1/2/3/0/3/8/6/9/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-6.0.0-12303869.exe Windows (default browsers): http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/1/2/3/0/3/8/6/6/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-6.2.0.exe Macintosh (Google Chrome): http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/1/2/3/0/3/8/6/9/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-6.0.0-12303869.mac64.dmg Macintosh (default browsers): http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/1/2/3/0/3/8/6/6/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-6.2.0.mac64.dmg Linux: http://vsphereclient.vmware.com/vsphereclient/1/2/3/0/3/8/6/6/VMware-ClientIntegrationPlugin-6.2.0.x86_64.bundle

2. After the download completes, install the plug-in.
3. Restart your browser to complete the installation of the Client Integration Plug-In.

What to do next

If the browser blocks the installation either by issuing certificate errors or by running a pop-up blocker, follow the Help instructions for your browser to resolve the problem. If you are using Google Chrome and having issues with the Client Integration Plug-in, see Knowledge Base Article 2130672.