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# Software models

# Software models {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Software models are created as part of the asset management process. You can create
product models for software from the product catalog, but you cannot administer all aspects of the
software models.

Software models are used in software counters. For more information about creating software
model, see [Create software models](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kfKmznifMVOSMVTCzoV9aQ "Create a software model to add product details that are used to connect software rights you purchased with software installations discovered on your system.").