How can I modify the access levels of a User in a Virtual Account, in License Central (LC)?

 
Updated August 4, 2025
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    Introduction 

    This document outlines the steps on modifying a user’s access levels in a Virtual Account within Cisco License Central to control permissions and roles.

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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, go to the Users tab.

    Step 7: Use the Search function to search for a User CCOID/name.

    Step 8: On the Users Details dashboard, go to Grant Virtual Account Access.

    Step 9: Select the Virtual Accounts the users can access and their role within them.

    • Access Scope:
      • Entire Smart Account
      • OR Virtual Accounts
    • User role: select User Role from the drop-down menu. 

    Step 10: Select the available Virtual Accounts and Click Next.

    Step Results:  The user has been added to the selected Virtual Accounts.

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    Note:

    • To modify the access levels of a User in a Virtual Account in CSSM, please go to: How Can I Modify the Access Levels of a User in a Virtual Accounts?

    • 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.