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Guidance Needed on Microsoft 365 Subscription for Teams App Development
I am currently developing an app for Teams and have set up accounts in the Azure portal, joined the developer program, and accessed the Teams developer portal.
However, when attempting to log in to the Teams admin center, an error occurs:
A subscription is needed to access the Microsoft Teams admin center and for Teams app development. I can see various Microsoft 365 plans for businesses like Basic and Standard, as well as licenses available in the Microsoft 365 admin center. I am considering the Microsoft Teams Essentials license. However, there is confusion regarding whether to buy a subscription or a specific license, especially since active users in the 365 admin center are showing as unlicensed.
Could anyone advise on which plan or license is necessary for Teams app development?
Did you hear the Microsoft 365 Developer Program?
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halo manav1430 ,
hmm...If you're building an app for Microsoft Teams and need access to the Teams admin center, you'll want to make sure you have the right subscription. Here’s what the recommendation:
Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 License: This option gives you full access to the Teams admin center, which is crucial for both development and managing Teams settings. It’s a solid choice if you're doing anything serious with Teams apps.
Microsoft 365 Developer Program: If the E3/E5 license seems like overkill, check out the Microsoft 365 Developer Program. It usually offers a free sandbox with an E5 license that’s perfect for testing and building apps. You can see if you're eligible and sign up here: Microsoft 365 Developer Program.
For a bit more background, you might want to check out Teams Overview and User Access to Teams.
Let me know if that clears things up!
Best regards,
Wiguna Kurniawan
