How can I download license policy for my device in, Cisco License Central (CLC)?

 
Updated February 5, 2026
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    Introduction

    This document explains how to download license policy for the device in Cisco License Central (CLC).

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    Prerequisites

    Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

    • Active Cisco.com account
    • Access to the smart account in which the device exists
    • The user accessing License Central must have at least one of the following:
      • Smart Account User/Admin
      • Virtual Account User/Admin

    Steps

    Step 1: Go to Cisco Software Central and log in with your Cisco.com credentials.

    Step 2: Click on Access Cisco License Central under the Cisco License Central section.

    Step 3: Enter your Smart Account or use the Search function to find it.

    Step 4: Navigate to the left menu bar, click on the Account Management tab, then click on License Settings under Settings.

    Step 5: Select the Virtual accounts from drop down to select which Virtual accounts should be enabled for the License Policy.

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    Note: This step can be performed only by Smart Account Admin.

    Step 6: Navigate to the left menu bar, click the Devices tab, then select Device Inventory under Devices.

    Step Results: The dashboard provides a consolidated view of all the devices associated with the Smart Account.

    Step 7: Click on Filters, under Device Insights, select the checkbox for Devices with custom license policies.

    Step 8: Use the search bar to locate the device by Device identifier, Product number, Device name, etc.

    Step 9: Select the device, then in the rightmost column, click the 3 dots.

    Step 10: Select the option Download license policy from the drop-down list.

    Step Results: The license policy will be downloaded to your local drive.

    Troubleshooting

    If you experience an issue during the process explained in this document, open a case in Support Case Manager (SCM).

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    For External Customer / Partner Use Only: These instructions are provided to help customers / partners perform the following action themselves to resolve the issue. If the customer / partner runs into issues following the instructions, please have them open a case with licensing support (https://www.cisco.com/go/scm) to help resolve.