How to Approve or Decline a Smart and Virtual Account Access Request, in Cisco License Central (CLC)?

 
Updated August 5, 2025
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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”

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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.

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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