Introduction
This document provides a step-by-step guide for viewing and renaming Cisco License On-Prem (CLP) accounts associated with a Smart Account in Cisco License Central (CLC).
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Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure that you have the following:
- An active Cisco.com account.
- An Access to Smart Account which is associated with the CLP Accounts
- Access to the Cisco License On-Prem (CLP) portal.
- The user accessing Cisco License Central (CLC) must have at least one of the following:
- Smart Account User/Admin/Viewer
- Virtual Account User/Admin/Viewer
Steps
Step 1: Log in to Cisco Software Central using your Cisco.com credentials.
Step 2: Under the Cisco License Central section, click Access Cisco License Central.
Step 3: Enter your Smart Account details or use the search function to locate the account linked to your CLP environment.
Step 4: Navigate to the left-hand menu, click the Devices tab, and select Device Managers under the Device Connections section.
Step Results: A list of all CLP accounts associated with the selected Smart Account will be displayed under the Device Manager Name column.
Note:
- All Cisco License On-Prem (CLP) account-related details are consolidated on one dashboard:
- Virtual Account
- Device manager type Devices managed
- Licensing connection status
- Latest sync, etc.
- You may use the Filters option or the Search bar to locate a specific account.
- Additionally, you can click the Table Settings icon (gear icon) in the rightmost column to customize the visible columns.
Step 5: Apply a filter to set the Device Manager Type to On-Prem account. Locate the specific CLP account you wish to rename, then click the three-dot icon in the rightmost column.
Step 6: Select Rename from the dropdown menu.
Step Results: A Rename the device manager pop-up window will appear.
Step 7: Enter the new name for the device manager in the Device Manager Name field.
Step 8: Click Rename.
Step Results: The device manager will be renamed.
Troubleshooting
For External Customer/Partner Use Only: Follow these instructions to resolve your issue. If you need further assistance, please initiate a request for License Support via Cisco Support Case Manager.
Revision History
| Revision | Publish Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
1.0 |
May 27, 2026
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Initial Release |