Future-Dated Subscription
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Future-Dated Subscription

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Future-Dated Subscription

This contains details about where and how you can find the future dated license details.
Important: We are rolling out this new, unified activation experience in stages. For supported SASE products, you may see the new activation console now, or you maybe directed to use the Hub for activation until the update reaches your tenant.
Where Can I Use This?What Do I Need?
  • Activation Console
  • Superuser Role
This section describes how to manage licenses and subscription renewals that are purchased in advance of their effective date. It explains how future-dated licenses appear in the Activation Console, how renewals are reflected, and where to view upcoming start dates and subscription details.

Future-Dated Licenses

To support flexible procurement and advanced planning, subscriptions or licenses can be purchased ahead of their intended start date. These subscriptions are displayed in the Activation Console with a Contains Future Dated status, indicating that they have been secured but are not yet available for activation or use.

Future-Dated Renewal

To ensure uninterrupted service, renew your subscriptions before their expiration date. Submitting a renewal request in advance helps prevent service disruption and enables seamless continuation of your subscription.
After your renewal request is successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email with the updated subscription details. In addition to the email notification, you can view the updated status and renewal details directly in the Activation Console. Renewed subscriptions display a Contains Future Dated status, indicating that the upcoming term has been secured. The new subscription term and its effective start date are listed under the Future Subscriptions section on the subscription Details page, providing clear visibility into the upcoming renewal period.
To view details of a renewed subscription:
  1. Click View Details for the respective product.
  2. In the Future Entitlement section, review the start date, expiry date, and complete license details.