How can I set up a Nested Virtual Accounts, in License Central (LC)?

Introduction

This document explains how to set up a nested Virtual Account and link it with license in Cisco License Central for organized license management and visibility.

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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: Under Parent Account:

• Select Nest this Virtual Account under the selected Virtual Account.
• Select a Parent Virtual Account from the displayed list of Virtual Accounts.

Click Save

Note:

• To set up a Nested Virtual Accounts, please go to: How Can I Set Up a Nested Virtual Account?

• Internal users should submit a case to the Licensing support team to fix the customer view issue with orders in License Central. There are no checks for internal users with a Cisco support role to prevent unauthorized transactions from the Orders tab.

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 action themselves to resolve the issue. If the customer / partner runs into issues in the instructions, please have them open a case with licensing support (https://www.cisco.com/go/scm) to help resolve.