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How to Request a Software License

The process for requesting a new or additional software license, including how to check if a license is already available before purchasing.

Claire PowerMarch 2, 2025660 views4.4 (29 ratings)

Before You Request

IT maintains a pool of licenses for commonly used software. Before requesting a new purchase, check if a license is already available:

  1. Go to portal.company.com → Service Catalog → Software Licenses.

  2. Search for the software title.

  3. If a license is available, you can request assignment directly — no purchase needed.

Requesting a New Purchase

If no license is available, submit a purchase request:

  1. Go to Service Catalog → Software Purchase Request.

  2. Fill in:

    • Software name and version

    • Vendor / website

    • Number of licenses needed

    • Business justification

    • Preferred subscription type (monthly / annual)

  3. Submit for manager approval.

  4. Once approved, IT will procure and provision the license within 5 business days.

Important Notes

  • Do not purchase software independently and expense it — all software must go through IT procurement to ensure security review and license compliance.

  • Free/open-source tools also need IT approval before installation on managed devices.

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Author
Claire Power
Published
March 2, 2025
Updated
March 15, 2026
Views
660
Rating
4.4

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