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# Create a software user license entitlement for the legacy Software Asset Management plugin

# Create a software user license entitlement for the legacy Software Asset Management plugin {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
You can entitle a user to use one of your software licenses.

## Before you begin

Role required: asset

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAssetSoftwareUser License Entitlements and create a new record (see table for field descriptions).  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Display name | Read-only. Name used in record lists. |
   | Assigned to | User of the entitlement token. |
   | Licensed by | License granting this token. |
   | Cached | Read-only. Internal flag set and used by software counters logic. |
   [ ]

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2. Click Submit.

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