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# Entitle a license to a configuration item using the legacy Software Asset Management plugin

# Entitle a license to a configuration item using 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  
Use the legacy Software Asset Management (com.snc.software_asset_management)
plugin to entitle a license to a configuration item, such as a computer or server, or a
location, such as a city of building.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSoftware AssetSoftware Licenses.
2. Click an Asset tag, or click New to create a new software license.
3. In the Asset Entitlements related list, perform one of the following actions.
   * Double-click in Allocated to to entitle the license to a specific configuration item, such as a computer or server.
   * Double-click in Location to entitle the license to a specific location, such as a city or building.
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4. **Optional:** Set the Allocated conditions condition to the configuration items given this license must meet the specified conditions  
   For example, only configuration items in a certain department can be allocated this software license.
5. Click Update.

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