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# License exclusions

# License exclusions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 19, 2026  
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Exclude software on specific configuration items or subscriptions from license calculations, so only the items you choose count toward compliance.

Exclusions remove specific software and subscriptions from license calculations in Software Asset Management.

You can exclude software installed on configuration items (CIs) from license calculations. This option applies to devices that your organization does not manage, such as leased devices, or devices in a phased rollout by
location.

You can also exclude subscriptions for SaaS and single sign-on (SSO) applications. These exclusions typically apply to low-value, high-volume user subscriptions that you do not want included in license calculations.
* **[Exclude software assets on CIs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IWRwilHUY58RbXT1ExxZGA)**   
  Exclude specific configuration items (CIs) from Software Asset Management when you don't need to track license compliance for them, such as third-party leased devices. This lets you scope compliance calculations to only the CIs you choose, and expand that scope later as needed.
* **[Subscription exclusions for SaaS and SSO applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/i6X8JgdDZ4SsiazpJX_2Gg#subscription-exclusions)**   
  Define subscription exclusions for your SaaS and SSO applications to optimize your licensing costs by keeping the excluded subscriptions out of license cost calculations.