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BINODMAHARJAN2022
Jul 08, 2024Copper Contributor
M365 License Expiration- Enterprise Agreement
Scenario: I have 3050 M365 E1 plan license and going to expire soon. My Org planned to renew 1250 M365 E1 plan. As i have Exchange Hybrid environment we have plan to migrate 1800 user mailbox to ...
BINODMAHARJAN2022
Jul 09, 2024Copper Contributor
Thank you for your message.
In EA, I want to confirm that on expiring date, license will directly expire, or Microsoft give some grace period?
In EA, I want to confirm that on expiring date, license will directly expire, or Microsoft give some grace period?
SPatkar_Blogs
Jul 18, 2024Copper Contributor
License Expiration and Grace Period:
License Expiration:
- When your Microsoft 365 E1 licenses expire, they enter a grace period rather than being immediately deactivated. During this grace period, users can still access their services, including Exchange Online, but certain limitations apply.
Grace Period:
- Microsoft typically provides a grace period of 30 days after the license expiration date. During this time, users will still be able to access their accounts and services.
Access to Services:
- During the grace period, users will still have access to Exchange Online services. This means that ongoing migrations should not be interrupted immediately when the license shows as expired. Migrations in progress should continue to run until completed as long as they fall within this grace period.
Post-Grace Period:
Post-Grace Period Actions:
- After the grace period, licenses enter a disabled state. In this state, users will lose access to services, and migrations in progress may be affected. It is critical to ensure that migrations are completed within this timeframe or to make alternative arrangements.
Disabled State:
- If licenses are not renewed after the grace period, users will no longer be able to access Exchange Online services, which will halt any ongoing migrations.
Recommendation:
- Given your situation, it is essential to ensure that as many migrations as possible are completed within the grace period. If you foresee delays, consider renewing licenses temporarily to cover all users until migrations are fully completed.
If you need further assistance or have additional questions, please let me know!