Introduction
This document explains how to manage restricted and unrestricted access levels in a Virtual Account within Cisco License Central to control user permissions and protect sensitive licensing data.
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Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure that you have the following:
- Active Cisco.com account
- The user accessing the Cisco License Central must have at least one of the following:
- Smart Account User/Admin/Viewer
- Virtual Account User/Admin/Viewer
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 search for a Smart Account.
Step 4: Navigate to the left Menu bar and click on the "Account Management" tab, and select “Virtual Accounts” under “Smart Account Management”
Step 5: Use the Search function to search for the Virtual Account name.
Step 6: On the Virtual Account dashboard
- Overview tab: You can edit the Virtual Account Details.
- Access Levels:
- Unrestricted: will be searchable in all Account Selectors in CLC including in Commerce Ordering Tools.
- Restricted: will NOT appear in any Account Selectors and Searches. For order assignment, the user must provide the exact Account Name.
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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 |
August 11, 2025
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Initial Release |