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# Configure Azure Credentials for Cloud License Estimator

# Configure Azure Credentials for Cloud License Estimator {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Configure Azure Service Principal credentials for Cloud License Estimator. If credentials are already configured in the ServiceNow instance, those credentials can be used.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Filter NavigationAllITOM Cloud License EstimatorHome.
2. On the Home page, select Go to Credentials to open the Credentials (discovery_credentials) page.
3. Select NewAzure Service Principal and enter the Azure Service Principal Account details.

## Result

A Credential ID is generated, which is required when creating configurations.
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure AWS credentials for Cloud License Estimator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KGZjbRCqg5hGTzSdyBoWww#cle-aws-credential-setup "Configure IAM user permanent credentials for an AWS account.")

## Create an Azure account configuration and generate CLE reports {#ariaid-title2}


Create an Azure account configuration to estimate the cloud resource count for licensing. Management accounts include all subscriptions under that account.

### Before you begin

Role required: admin

### Procedure

1. Navigate to Filter NavigationAllITOM Cloud License EstimatorHome.
2. On the Home page, select Create Configuration to open the Create Configuration dialog.
3. Enter the following details:  
   * Name: Enter a name for the configuration.
   * Cloud Provider: Choose Azure from the list. Fill in the additional fields that appear.
   * Account ID: Enter the management account ID or subscription ID.
   * Management group: Select this checkbox if the Account ID is a management account.
   * Credentials: Select the Azure Service principle credentials configured in [Configure Azure Credentials for Cloud License Estimator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UXytaYXnRmYT4Ln5drLQ6A#cle-azure-credential-setup "Configure Azure Service Principal credentials for Cloud License Estimator. If credentials are already configured in the ServiceNow instance, those credentials can be used.").
   * Activate: Enable this option.
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4. Select Save and run license estimator.  
   The configuration is saved and the tool generates the report. You are redirected to the Report page where the status of the report generation can be tracked.
5. From the Report page, select Download resource report to download a PDF of the report.
**Related concepts**   

* [Generate Cloud License Estimator reports](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/R35yGLmC97lE6plsqxbAaA "Cloud License Estimator reports provide an overview of account information.")

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