Cisco Software Licensing
Easier to choose and manage
When it comes to Cisco, you have choice in how you purchase, consume and deploy software.
Get started with Smart Licensing
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible software licensing method that simplifies the way you activate and manage licenses across your organization. Manage your Smart Licenses through your Smart Account.
Changes ahead
We are delivering more visibility into your entitlements and more consistency across our portfolio and your experience.
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Learn moreConsistency across your software license agreements
Whether you are purchasing transactional subscriptions or through a Cisco Enterprise Agreement, we are adopting standards in how we term, tier, and meter software license usage.
Get the detailsTiers
Most Cisco software is available in three tiers: Essentials, Advantage, and Premier, with incremental capabilities in each tier.
Terms
You can purchase subscriptions in monthly, one-, three-, five- and seven-year terms based on offer.
Usage
We measure software consumption in three main categories: user, device, and capacity.
Get more value
Predictable billing. Co-termed renewals. Growth flexibility.
Cisco Enterprise Agreement
Manage your entitlements
All in one place, in real time
View your product and service entitlements
Manage your licenses, devices, and subscriptions
Verify your users and permissions
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Troubleshoot common issues
Get started with easy to follow “How to” documents for common questions.
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Become an expert
Learn how to help your customers manage their assets and entitlements with Smart Licensing.
Get startedProvide choice
Cisco offers multiple buying programs like Enterprise and Managed Service Agreements, so you can choose what is right for your customer and your business.
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