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vmrest.exe configuration utility

vmrest.exe is the command-line configuration utility for the VMware Workstation REST API service^[hidden-folder-hypothes-vmware-workstation-pro-rest-api-tommy.md]. It allows administrators to manage the service directly without needing to use the graphical user interface.

Usage

The utility is typically executed from the installation directory C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation^[hidden-folder-hypothes-vmware-workstation-pro-rest-api-tommy.md].

Configuration Options

  • -C: This flag is used to set or update the credentials for the API service^[hidden-folder-hypothes-vmware-workstation-pro-rest-api-tommy.md].

Example: Updating Credentials

When the -C flag is used, the utility initiates an interactive prompt to configure the username and password^[hidden-folder-hypothes-vmware-workstation-pro-rest-api-tommy.md]. Upon successful execution, it displays a confirmation message indicating the version information and the status of the update^[hidden-folder-hypothes-vmware-workstation-pro-rest-api-tommy.md].

> vmrest.exe -C
Username: [input]
New password: [input]
New password: [input]
Retype new password: [input]
Processing...
Credential updated successfully

Sources

^[hidden-folder-hypothes-vmware-workstation-pro-rest-api-tommy.md]