Introduction
This document outlines the steps to approve or decline access requests for Smart and Virtual Accounts sent to the Smart Account Admins, in Cisco License Central.
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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 Admin
- Virtual Account 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 search for a Smart Account.
Step 4: Navigate to the left Menu bar and click on the "Account Management" tab, and select “Pending Access Requests” under “Smart Account Management”
Note: The admin will be able to view a timer (number of pending requests).
Step 5: Scroll right on the dashboard to the Status Column and click on Pending in front of the Requesters name.
Step 6: Click
- Decline
- OR Next
Step 7: Select Scope of Access and User Role
Click Approve.
Note: User can click on the Access request Automation settings tab on the Access Requests dashboard and save their settings for the incoming requests.
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
|
Initial Release |