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| admin | Manage Addins In The Admin Center | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-addins-in-the-admin-center.md | As an organization you may wish to prevent the download of new Office Add-ins fr - Mac - Office - - - Acquisitions starting within **AppSource** - - Add-ins within Microsoft 365 A user who tries to access the store will see the following message: **Office store not available. Unfortunately, your organization has disabled access to the Office Store. Please contact your administrator to get access to the store.**++> [!NOTE] +> Acquisitions may still be possible from AppSource, but the user will not be able to launch or use the add-in in the client. Support for turning off the Office Store is available in the following versions: |
| admin | Signup Apps Business | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/admin/setup/signup--apps-business.md | This applies to Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Microsoft 365 Apps for Busin 2. Select how many Microsoft 365 Apps for business licenses you want for your organization and select **Add payment method** and continue with checkout to **Place order**. -3. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Office apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set up steps for Microsoft 365 Business Standard. +3. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Office apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set-up steps for Microsoft 365 Business Standard. Remember this option doesn't provide branded email, admin control for use of the services by other users, or industry specific compliance support. Subscribers don't have any access or control over other users' (employees) usage or documents under this option. Users may choose not to transfer data created in storage such as OneDrive to your upgraded, enterprise-level domain account should you not choose **Option 2**. To provide customers with the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment ### How does recurring billing work? -When Recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Turn recurring billing off or on](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). +When recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md). ### What do I do if I want to change my business name? |
| admin | Signup Business Basic | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/admin/setup/signup-business-basic.md | To buy, and sign up for Microsoft 365 Business Basic subscription, complete the 6. Select how many business licenses you want for your organization and select **Add payment method** and continue with checkout to **Place order**. -7. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Office apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set up steps. +7. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Office apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set-up steps. Follow these steps to [finish setting up](setup-apps-for-business.md) your Microsoft Business Basic subscription. You can also [add a domain](../setup/add-domain.md) when you're ready. You'll sign in to Microsoft 365 with this email address. For example, alliebelle 2. Select how many Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses you want for your organization and select **Add payment method** and continue with checkout to **Place order**. -3. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Office apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set up steps for Microsoft 365 Business Basic. +3. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Office apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set-up steps for Microsoft 365 Business Basic. -Remember this option doesn't provide branded email, admin control for use of the services by other users, or industry specific compliance support. Subscribers don't have any access or control over other users' (employees) usage or documents under this option Users may choose not to transfer data created in storage such as OneDrive/Teams to your upgraded, enterprise-level domain account should you not choose option 2 immediately. +Remember this option doesn't provide branded email, admin control for use of the services by other users, or industry specific compliance support. Subscribers don't have any access or control over other users' (employees) usage or documents under this option users may choose not to transfer data created in storage such as OneDrive/Teams to your upgraded, enterprise-level domain account should you not choose option 2 immediately. <!--This option isn't recommended for larger businesses, including specialty industries such as healthcare or legal.--> There are three options for getting a business email. ### Why might I need to verify my domain to create a business email? -If you choose to use a domain you already own, you can use it for your email address with Microsoft 365. As part of sign up process, we ask you to verify the domain so you can send emails via Microsoft 365. This confirms that you are the owner of the domain that is sending emails with that identity, which enhances security and prevents fraudulent activity. +If you choose to use a domain you already own, you can use it for your email address with Microsoft 365. As part of sign-up process, we ask you to verify the domain so you can send emails via Microsoft 365. This confirms that you are the owner of the domain that is sending emails with that identity, which enhances security and prevents fraudulent activity. ### Is there a benefit to paying monthly vs annually? To provide customers with the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment ### How does recurring billing work? -When Recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Turn recurring billing off or on](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). +When recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md). ### What do I do if I want to change my business name? |
| admin | Signup Business Standard | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/admin/simplified-signup/signup-business-standard.md | You'll sign in to Microsoft 365 with this email address. For example, alliebelle 2. Select how many Microsoft 365 Business Standard licenses you want for your organization and select **Add payment method** and continue with checkout to **Place order**. -3. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Microsoft 365 apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set up steps for Microsoft 365 Business Standard. +3. On the **Confirmation details** page, we'll give you some more info about your subscription. You can now go to the Microsoft 365 admin center to add users, install Microsoft 365 apps, invite your team to use Microsoft 365 and more. We'll also send you an email with set-up steps for Microsoft 365 Business Standard. -Remember this option doesn't provide branded email, admin control for use of the services by other users, or industry specific compliance support. Subscribers don't have any access or control over other users' (employees) usage or documents under this option Users may choose not to transfer data created in storage such as OneDrive/Teams to your upgraded, enterprise-level domain account should you not choose option 2 immediately. +Remember this option doesn't provide branded email, admin control for use of the services by other users, or industry specific compliance support. Subscribers don't have any access or control over other users' (employees) usage or documents under this option users may choose not to transfer data created in storage such as OneDrive/Teams to your upgraded, enterprise-level domain account should you not choose option 2 immediately. <!--This option isn't recommended for larger businesses, including specialty industries such as healthcare or legal.--> There are three options for getting a business email. ### Why might I need to verify my domain to create a business email? -If you choose to use a domain you already own, you can use it for your email address with Microsoft 365. As part of sign up process, we ask you to verify the domain so you can send emails via Microsoft 365. This confirms that you are the owner of the domain that is sending emails with that identity, which enhances security and prevents fraudulent activity. +If you choose to use a domain you already own, you can use it for your email address with Microsoft 365. As part of sign-up process, we ask you to verify the domain so you can send emails via Microsoft 365. This confirms that you are the owner of the domain that is sending emails with that identity, which enhances security and prevents fraudulent activity. ### Is there a benefit to paying monthly vs annually? To provide customers with the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment ### How does recurring billing work? -When Recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Turn recurring billing off or on](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). +When recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md). ### What do I do if I want to change my business name? |
| admin | Signup Teams Business Subscription | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/admin/simplified-signup/signup-teams-business-subscription.md | See the table below for sign-up options and the services that will apply to your | |**Option 1 - Microsoft Teams Essentials** |**Option 2 - Microsoft 365 Business Basic** | ||||-|Available apps and services|Sign in with your existing email account (Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo) using the new Business Standard signup process. Microsoft Teams with cloud storage in OneDrive. Free web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint on microsoft365.com to edit files shared in Teams. <br/><br/> **This set of apps is best for very small businesses who need to collaborate effectively over video meetings and chat**. |Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Bookings, Planner and Lists. Premium Microsoft 365 for the web of Word, Excel, PowerPoint on microsoft365.com. <br/><br/> **Microsoft 365 Business Basic also lets you access a wide range of web-based services**: <ul><li>New, branded business email accounts with Outlook, shared calendars within your business.</li><li>Bookings, appointment scheduling and Meeting recordings.</li><li>Shared document storage and SharePoint sites.</li><li> Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Lists.</li></ul> <br/> Microsoft 365 Business Basic offer additional services within Teams with Domain Account Sign-up: <ul><li>Meeting recordings and anonymous call access in Microsoft Teams.</li><li>Easier document sharing within your business.</li><li>Support for the compliance needs for your industry.</li><li>Access and control over your employees' use of services.</li><li>The widest range of integrations of non-Microsoft apps (e.g. Salesforce, Adobe) that work within Teams and Microsoft 365.</li></ul>| +|Available apps and services|Sign in with your existing email account (Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo) using the new Business Standard sign-up process. Microsoft Teams with cloud storage in OneDrive. Free web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint on microsoft365.com to edit files shared in Teams. <br/><br/> **This set of apps is best for very small businesses who need to collaborate effectively over video meetings and chat**. |Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Bookings, Planner and Lists. Premium Microsoft 365 for the web of Word, Excel, PowerPoint on microsoft365.com. <br/><br/> **Microsoft 365 Business Basic also lets you access a wide range of web-based services**: <ul><li>New, branded business email accounts with Outlook, shared calendars within your business.</li><li>Bookings, appointment scheduling and Meeting recordings.</li><li>Shared document storage and SharePoint sites.</li><li> Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Lists.</li></ul> <br/> Microsoft 365 Business Basic offer additional services within Teams with Domain Account Sign-up: <ul><li>Meeting recordings and anonymous call access in Microsoft Teams.</li><li>Easier document sharing within your business.</li><li>Support for the compliance needs for your industry.</li><li>Access and control over your employees' use of services.</li><li>The widest range of integrations of non-Microsoft apps (e.g. Salesforce, Adobe) that work within Teams and Microsoft 365.</li></ul>| |Required knowledge|Let's you get started without technical know-how required to run a domain.|Requires you to buy a domain, or to own a domain. If you want to use an existing domain, you will need access credentials for the domain and you may need technical knowledge to prove ownership.| |Governing Agreement and data handling|Available under the Supplement to the [Microsoft Services Agreement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2180702) and **is best for businesses that want some remote work and collaboration tools and are comfortable with Microsoft acting as controller** for your data under the [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839). Subscribers ("you") to services using this option will not have access to content or data of another invited user ("invited users). <br/><br/> For example, if you are working collaboratively with other invited users on a document stored in their account, they may choose to make those documents inaccessible to you. <br/><br> Separately, invited users may choose not to transfer documents in their Simplified Sign-Up account to your Domain Account subscription, even after you invite them to do so. This means their documents may also not be accessible to you even if you add a domain account later. As such, you should evaluate data ownership and intellectual property rights considerations accordingly.|Available under the [Microsoft Online Subscription Agreement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2180430) and is **best for businesses that need Microsoft to act as a processor** for their data under our [Data Protection Addendum](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2180314) and need our full suite of remote work and collaboration tools. **Subscribers who are in regulated industries or seek more control, both over the use of the services by your employees and over processing of related data by Microsoft, should choose Domain Account sign up with Microsoft Business Business Basic**, and sign up under the Domain Account enterprise-level agreement.| If you choose to use a domain you already own, you can use it for your email add ### How does recurring billing work? -When Recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each month (or year, depending on your billing plan) on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Turn Recurring billing off or on](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). +When recurring billing is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each month (or year, depending on your billing plan) on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. Learn more at [Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center](../../commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md). ### What do I do if I want to change my business name? |
| commerce | Buy Or Edit An Add On | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/buy-or-edit-an-add-on.md | You can't remove a traditional add-on. If you want to remove a traditional add-o [Add storage space for your subscription](add-storage-space.md) (article)\ [Buy or remove subscription licenses](licenses/buy-licenses.md) (article)\-[Turn Recurring billing off or on](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on) (article)\ +[Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md)(article)\ [Manage payment methods](billing-and-payments/manage-payment-methods.md) (article) |
| commerce | Enter Your Product Key | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/enter-your-product-key.md | -description: "If you bought Microsoft 365 Business Standard from a retail store, learn how to redeem the product key and activate your subscription." Previously updated : 08/18/2022+description: "Learn how to redeem a Microsoft 365 Business Standard product key and activate your subscription." Last updated : 08/18/2023 # Enter your product key for Microsoft 365 Business Standard Check out all of our small business content on [Small business help & learning]( If you bought Microsoft 365 Business Standard from a retail store, this article helps you activate your subscription. - **Need something else?** - **For help with Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal**, see [Using product keys with Microsoft 365](https://support.microsoft.com/office/12a5763a-d45c-4685-8c95-a44500213759). - **Volume licensing customer?** If you bought Microsoft 365 for business through a [Microsoft Open License Program](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=613298), see the article, [Enter your product key purchased from Microsoft Open](purchases-from-microsoft-open.md). +**Need something else?** + - **For help with Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal**, see [Using product keys with Microsoft 365](https://support.microsoft.com/office/12a5763a-d45c-4685-8c95-a44500213759). + - **Volume licensing customer?** If you bought Microsoft 365 for business through a [Microsoft Open License Program](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=613298), see the article, [Enter your product key purchased from Microsoft Open](purchases-from-microsoft-open.md). ## Activate a new subscription If you bought Microsoft 365 Business Standard from a retail store, this article 2. Enter your product key, then select **Next**. -3. Enter your name, work email address, business phone number, company name, and country or region, then select **Next**. +3. Enter your name, work email address, business phone number, company name, and country/region, then select **Next**. 4. Enter a phone number to receive either a text or call to verify your identity. 5. You can get a new domain, use a domain name you already own, or add a domain later. The steps can vary, so follow the prompts, depending on which option you choose. > [!NOTE]- > If you want to make sure that your subscription is automatically extended at the end of its term, you can add a credit card or bank account, and then [turn on Recurring billing](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on) for that subscription. + > If you want to make sure that your subscription is automatically extended at the end of its term, you can add a credit card or bank account, and then [change the recurring billing setting](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#change-the-recurring-billing-setting) for that subscription. 6. When you're finished, go to the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2024339" target="_blank">Admin center</a> to manage your subscription. ## Extend the expiration date or add a license to an existing subscription -To extend the expiration date or add a license to your existing Microsoft 365 Business Standard subscription, use a new and unused product key for the same Microsoft 365 plan. Entering your original Microsoft 365 product key won't work because a key that has already been redeemed can't be used again. For more information, see [Extend the expiration date of your prepaid subscription by using a Microsoft 365 product key](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#extend-the-expiration-date-of-your-prepaid-subscription-by-using-a-microsoft-365-product-key) or [Add licenses to a prepaid subscription by using a Microsoft 365 product key](licenses/buy-licenses.md#add-licenses-to-a-prepaid-subscription-by-using-a-microsoft-365-product-key). +Prepaid licenses for Microsoft 365 Business Standard are issued as a 25-character alphanumeric code, called a product key. If you buy another prepaid subscription for a product you already own, you can use the product key to extend the expiration date of your subscription. You can also [use a product key to add more licenses to your subscription](licenses/buy-licenses.md#add-licenses-to-a-prepaid-subscription-by-using-a-microsoft-365-product-key). ++> [!NOTE] +> You must use a new, unused product key for the same Microsoft 365 plan that you bought previously. Entering your original Microsoft 365 product key won't work because a key that has already been redeemed can't be used again. ++1. Go to the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2024339" target="_blank">Microsoft 365 admin center</a>. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Simplified view**, select **Subscriptions**. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Dashboard view**, go to the **Billing** > <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +2. Select the subscription that you want to extend. +3. On the subscription details page, in the **Subscription and payment settings** section, select **Extend end date**. +4. On the **renew or add user licenses** page, select **Use a new and unused product key**, then select **Next**. +5. Enter the product key, then select **Next**. ++ > [!NOTE] + > If you have more than one product key, you can select Add another product key to enter them. ++6. Review your order details, then select Redeem. ## Next steps If you're new to Microsoft 365 for business, learn how to [set up Microsoft 365](../admin/setup/setup.md). -Check out this list of common errors and solutions: [Problems with your Microsoft 365 for business product key?](product-key-errors-and-solutions.md) +Check out this list of common product key errors and solutions: [Problems with your Microsoft 365 for business product key?](product-key-errors-and-solutions.md) Or, [call Microsoft Support](../admin/get-help-support.md). ## Related content -[Upgrade to a different plan](./subscriptions/upgrade-to-different-plan.md) (article)\ +[Upgrade or change to a different Microsoft 365 for business plan](subscriptions/upgrade-to-different-plan.md) (article)\ [What happens to my data and access when my Microsoft 365 for business subscription ends?](./subscriptions/what-if-my-subscription-expires.md) (article)\ [Understand subscriptions and licenses in Microsoft 365 for business](./licenses/subscriptions-and-licenses.md) (article) |
| commerce | Buy Licenses | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/buy-licenses.md | If you've removed licenses from a subscription, the next thing to do is [delete ## Add licenses to a prepaid subscription by using a Microsoft 365 product key -Prepaid product licenses are issued to you as a 25-character alphanumeric code, called a product key. After you buy the licenses you need, you can add them to your subscription by using the steps below. You can also use a product key to [extend the expiration date of your subscription](../subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#extend-the-expiration-date-of-your-prepaid-subscription-by-using-a-microsoft-365-product-key). +Prepaid product licenses are issued to you as a 25-character alphanumeric code, called a product key. After you buy the licenses you need, you can add them to your subscription by using the steps below. You can also use a product key to [extend the expiration date of your subscription](../enter-your-product-key.md#extend-the-expiration-date-or-add-a-license-to-an-existing-subscription). > [!NOTE] > If you don't want to buy a new product key, you can always choose to add a credit card or bank account to your subscription to pay for more licenses. For more information, see [Renew your subscription](../subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md). |
| commerce | Cancel Your Subscription | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/cancel-your-subscription.md | This article only applies to canceling **Dynamics 365**, **Intune**, **Power Pla ## What's the easiest way to cancel? -The easiest way to cancel your subscription is to [turn off recurring billing](renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). When you turn off recurring billing, you can continue to use your subscription until it expires at the end of the subscription term. If you want to cancel immediately, use the information and steps in this article to do that. +The easiest way to cancel your subscription is to [turn off recurring billing](renew-your-subscription.md). When you turn off recurring billing, you can continue to use your subscription until it expires at the end of the subscription term. If you want to cancel immediately, use the information and steps in this article to do that. ## How do I cancel my free trial? -You can cancel your free trial at any time to stop future charges. To cancel a free trial, [turn off recurring billing](renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). If you don't turn off recurring billing, after your one month free trial ends, you're charged the applicable subscription fee. If your trial subscription doesn't have a payment method associated with it, you can just let it expire at the end of the trial period, and you won't be charged. +You can cancel your free trial at any time to stop future charges. To cancel a free trial, [turn off recurring billing](renew-your-subscription.md). If you don't turn off recurring billing, after your one month free trial ends, you're charged the applicable subscription fee. If your trial subscription doesn't have a payment method associated with it, you can just let it expire at the end of the trial period, and you won't be charged. ## What if I bought my subscription through a partner? |
| commerce | Reactivate Your Subscription | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/reactivate-your-subscription.md | Title: "Reactivate your subscription" + Title: "Reactivate your subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center" f1.keywords: - CSH -description: "Admins can reactivate a subscription when it expires, is disabled, or canceled, or if you canceled in the middle of a subscription term." Previously updated : 04/07/2021+description: "Learn how to reactivate a subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center." Last updated : 08/18/2023 -# Reactivate your Microsoft subscription +# Reactivate your subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center -You can reactivate your subscription in the admin center if: the subscription expired, was disabled by Microsoft, or if you canceled it in the middle of a subscription term. +If your subscription expired, or if you canceled it within the cancellation policy window, you can reactivate it in the Microsoft 365 admin center. ## Before you begin -You must be a Global or Billing admin to reactivate a subscription. For more information, see [About admin roles](../../admin/add-users/about-admin-roles.md). +- [Find out what type of billing account you have](../manage-billing-accounts.md#view-my-billing-accounts). +- If you have a Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) billing account type, you must be a billing account owner or contributor, or a billing profile owner or contributor to do the tasks in this article. For information about billing account and billing profile roles, see [Understand your Microsoft business billing account](../manage-billing-accounts.md) and [Understand your Microsoft business billing profile](../billing-and-payments/manage-billing-profiles.md). +- If you have a Microsoft Online Services Agreement (MOSA), you must be a global or billing admin to do the tasks in this article. For more information, see [About admin roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center](../../admin/add-users/about-admin-roles.md). -**Not an admin?** Contact your administration to reactivate your subscription. +> [!NOTE] +> If you're the person who signed up for the subscription, you're automatically a billing account owner or global admin. ## Reactivate a subscription +You can reactivate a subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center. However, the steps to reactivate a subscription depend on the type of billing account that you have. [Find out what type of billing account you have](../manage-billing-accounts.md#view-my-billing-accounts). -1. In the admin center, go to the **Billing** \> <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +**If you have an MCA billing account type:** +If you have an MCA billing account type, after you select **Reactivate this subscription**, we create a new subscription with the same commitment term as the previous subscription. The new subscription starts on the day of reactivation. If you have questions or need help with reactivating your subscription, [contact support](../../admin/get-help-support.md). +1. Go to the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2024339" target="_blank">Microsoft 365 admin center</a>. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Simplified view**, select **Subscriptions**. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Dashboard view**, go to the **Billing** > <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +2. Select the subscription that you want to reactivate. +3. In the **Billing settings** section, under **Subscription status**, select **Reactivate**. +4. In the **Reactivate this subscription** pane, select **Reactivate**. -1. In the admin center, go to the **Billing** \> <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=850626" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +**If you have an MOSA billing account type:** --2. On the **Products** tab, find the subscription that you want to reactivate. Select the three dots (more actions), then select **Reactivate this subscription**.\ - If you don't see **Reactivate this subscription**, [contact support](../../admin/get-help-support.md). -3. In the **Reactivate this subscription** pane, select a payment method from the drop-down list, or select **Add payment method**. -4. Select **Save**. +1. Go to the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2024339" target="_blank">Microsoft 365 admin center</a>. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Simplified view**, select **Subscriptions**. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Dashboard view**, go to the **Billing** > <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +2. Select the subscription that you want to reactivate. +3. In the **Subscription and payment settings** section, under **Subscription status**, select **Reactivate subscription**. +4. In the **Reactivate this subscription** pane, select a payment method from the drop-down list, or select **Add payment method**. +5. Select **Reactivate**. ## Related content [Try or buy a Microsoft 365 for business subscription](../try-or-buy-microsoft-365.md) (article)\-[Renew Microsoft 365 for business](renew-your-subscription.md) (article)\ -[Cancel your subscription](cancel-your-subscription.md) (article) +[Manage recurring billing for your subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center](renew-your-subscription.md) (article)\ +[Cancel your Microsoft business subscription](cancel-your-subscription.md) (article) |
| commerce | Renew Your Subscription | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md | Title: "Renew Microsoft 365 for business" + Title: "Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center" f1.keywords: - NOCSH -description: "Learn how to renew most Microsoft 365 for business subscriptions by turning recurring billing off or on." Previously updated : 08/18/2022+description: "Learn how to manage your subscription renewal for a Microsoft business subscription by turning recurring billing off or on." Last updated : 08/18/2023 -# Renew Microsoft 365 for business +# Manage recurring billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center -Check out all of our small business content on [Small business help & learning](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2224585). --> [!IMPORTANT] -> As of January 26, 2021, new bank accounts are no longer supported for customers in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. If you're an existing customer in one of those countries/regions, you can continue paying for your subscription with an existing bank account, and you can add new subscriptions to it, but only as long as the bank account is in good standing. --This article applies to most paid Microsoft 365 for business subscriptions. - -To renew by using a product key that you bought from a retail store or Microsoft partner, see [Find and enter your product key](../enter-your-product-key.md). --> [!NOTE] -> Paying by bank account isn't available in some countries or regions. +If you pay for your Microsoft business subscription by using a credit or debit card, or a billing profile, recurring billing is turned on by default. When recurring billing is on, we continue to bill your subscription at the end of the subscription term period. If your subscription is active, you can turn recurring billing off or back on again in the Microsoft 365 admin center. -## Turn Recurring billing off or on --If you pay by credit card or bank account, **Recurring billing** is turned on by default. When **Recurring billing** is on, your subscription will continue to be billed each year on the day you subscribed. You can turn it off or back on again in the admin center if your subscription is active. - -If you prepaid for your subscription with a product key, your subscription will expire at the end of subscription term. You can turn on **Recurring billing** and provide credit card or bank account information so that your subscription will continue to be billed every year on the day you subscribed. You also have the option to pay every month, or to pay for the entire year up front. Your credit card or bank account will not be charged until your initial subscription term has expired. ---1. In the admin center, go to the **Billing** \> <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. --+To renew a subscription by using a product key that you bought from a retail store or Microsoft partner, see [Enter your product key for Microsoft 365 Business Standard](../enter-your-product-key.md). -1. In the admin center, go to the **Billing** \> <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=850626" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +## Before you begin +- [Find out what type of billing account you have](../manage-billing-accounts.md#view-my-billing-accounts). +- If you have a Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) billing account type, you must be a billing account owner or contributor, or a billing profile owner or contributor to do the tasks in this article. For information about billing account and billing profile roles, see [Understand your Microsoft business billing account](../manage-billing-accounts.md) and [Understand your Microsoft business billing profile](../billing-and-payments/manage-billing-profiles.md). +- If you have a Microsoft Online Services Agreement (MOSA), you must be a global or billing admin to do the tasks in this article. For more information, see [About admin roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center](../../admin/add-users/about-admin-roles.md). -2. Select the subscription for which you want to manage recurring billing. --3. On the subscription details page, under **Subscription and payment settings**, select **Edit recurring billing**. --4. In the **Edit recurring billing** pane, select **On**, **On, but renew once**, or **Turn off**. --5. Select **Save**. -- > [!NOTE] - > - > - You can only change the **Recurring billing** setting for active subscriptions. If your subscription has already expired or is disabled, you will need to [reactivate it](reactivate-your-subscription.md) before you can turn **Recurring billing** on or off. - > - When **Recurring billing** is turned off, the subscription isn't cancelled. If you want to keep the subscription active, you must pay the bill manually. - > - If you turn off **Recurring billing**, the subscription remains active until it expires. You can view the expiration date on the subscription details page in the **Subscription and payment settings** section. - > - To learn how to cancel the subscription right away, see [Cancel my subscription](cancel-your-subscription.md). --## Extend the expiration date of your prepaid subscription by using a Microsoft 365 product key --Prepaid product licenses are issued to you as a 25-character alphanumeric code, called a product key. If you buy another pre-paid subscription for a product you already own, you can use the product key to extend the expiration date of your subscription. You can also use a product key to [add more licenses to your subscription](../licenses/buy-licenses.md#add-licenses-to-a-prepaid-subscription-by-using-a-microsoft-365-product-key). ---1. In the admin center, go to the **Billing** \> <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. -+> [!NOTE] +> If you're the person who signed up for the subscription, you're automatically a billing account owner or global admin. +## What if I have a prepaid subscription? -1. In the admin center, go to the **Billing** \> <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=850626" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +If you prepaid for your subscription with a product key, your subscription expires at the end of the subscription term. You can turn on recurring billing and provide credit or debit card information so that your subscription is billed every year on the day that you subscribed. You can also choose to pay every month, or to pay for the entire year up front. Your credit or debit card isnΓÇÖt charged until your initial subscription term expires. +## What happens when I turn off recurring billing? -2. On the **Products** tab, select the subscription that you want to extend. +When you turn off recurring billing for a subscription, it isnΓÇÖt canceled. The subscription remains active until it expires. You can view the expiration date on the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page in the admin center. If you want to keep the subscription active, you must pay the bill manually. -3. On the subscription details page, in the **Subscription and payment settings** section, select **Extend end date**. +To learn how to cancel a subscription immediately, see [Cancel your Microsoft business subscription](cancel-your-subscription.md). -4. On the **renew or add user licenses** page, select **Use a new and unused product key**, then select **Next**. +## Change the recurring billing setting -5. Enter the product key, then select **Next**. - > [!NOTE] - > If you have more than one product key, you can select **Add another product key** to enter them. +You can only change the recurring billing setting for an active subscription. If your subscription has already expired, you must reactivate it before you can turn recurring billing on or off. For more information, see [Reactivate your subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center](reactivate-your-subscription.md). -6. Review your order details, then select **Redeem**. +1. Go to the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2024339" target="_blank">Microsoft 365 admin center</a>. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Simplified view**, select **Subscriptions**. + - If youΓÇÖre using the **Dashboard view**, go to the **Billing** > <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=842054" target="_blank">Your products</a> page. +2. Select the subscription that you want to manage. +3. On the subscription details page, select **Edit recurring billing**. +4. In the **Edit recurring billing** pane, select On or Off, then select **Save**. ## Related content -[Reactivate your subscription](reactivate-your-subscription.md) (article)\ +[Reactivate your subscription in the Microsoft 365 admin center](reactivate-your-subscription.md) (article)\ [What happens to my data and access when my subscription ends?](what-if-my-subscription-expires.md) (article)\-[Enter your product key](../enter-your-product-key.md) (article)\ -[Buy your trial version of Microsoft 365 for business](../try-or-buy-microsoft-365.md) (article) +[Enter your product key for Microsoft 365 Business Standard](../enter-your-product-key.md) (article)\ +[Try or buy a Microsoft 365 for business subscription](../try-or-buy-microsoft-365.md) (article) |
| commerce | Try Or Buy Microsoft 365 | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/commerce/try-or-buy-microsoft-365.md | If you want to buy your subscription before your trial is over, use the followin ## Cancel your free trial subscription -If you decide to cancel your trial subscription before the free trial period ends, go to the Microsoft 365 admin center and [turn off recurring billing](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md#turn-recurring-billing-off-or-on). The trial automatically expires when your month ends, and your credit card isn't charged. +If you decide to cancel your trial subscription before the free trial period ends, go to the Microsoft 365 admin center and [turn off recurring billing](subscriptions/renew-your-subscription.md). The trial automatically expires when your month ends, and your credit card isn't charged. ## Try a different subscription |
| security | Configure Proxy Internet | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-proxy-internet.md | Configure the static proxy using the Group Policy available in Administrative Te > - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) > - AV (Antivirus) > - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)+> +> - Network protection and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen features will not work in this configuration. These features require a system-wide proxy configuration. ## Configure the proxy server manually using netsh command |
| security | Linux Whatsnew | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/linux-whatsnew.md | As an alternative to the above, you can follow the instructions to [uninstall](/ </details> -<details><summary> 2021 releases</summary><blockquote> +<details><summary> 2021 releases</summary> <details><summary>(Build: 101.52.57 | Release version: 30.121092.15257.0)</summary> <p><b> As an alternative to the above, you can follow the instructions to [uninstall](/ </details> -</blockquote></details> +</details> [!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community](../../includes/defender-mde-techcommunity.md)] |
| security | Microsoft Defender Endpoint Linux | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md | If you experience any installation failures, refer to [Troubleshooting installat - The `fanotify` kernel option must be enabled - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and CentOS 6:- - For 6.7: 2.6.32-573.* + - For 6.7: 2.6.32-573.* (except 2.6.32-573.el6.x86_64) - For 6.8: 2.6.32-642.* - For 6.9: 2.6.32-696.* (except 2.6.32-696.el6.x86_64) - For 6.10: 2.6.32.754.2.1.el6.x86_64 to 2.6.32-754.48.1: After you've enabled the service, you may need to configure your network or fire > [!NOTE] > System events captured by rules added to `/etc/audit/rules.d/` will add to `audit.log`(s) and might affect host auditing and upstream collection. Events added by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux will be tagged with `mdatp` key. -### External package dependancy +### External package dependency The following external package dependencies exist for the mdatp package: - The mdatp RPM package requires "glibc >= 2.17", "audit", "policycoreutils", "semanage" "selinux-policy-targeted", "mde-netfilter" - For RHEL6 the mdatp RPM package requires "audit", "policycoreutils", "libselinux", "mde-netfilter" |
| security | Printer Protection | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/printer-protection.md | For Intune, currently Device Control Printer Protection supports OMA-URI only. - Apply policy over user: - `./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Printers/EnableDeviceControlUser` + `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Printers/EnableDeviceControlUser` The CSP support string with `<enabled/>`: The CSP support string with `<enabled/>`: - Apply policy over user: - `./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Printers/ApprovedUsbPrintDevicesUser` + `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Printers/ApprovedUsbPrintDevicesUser` The CSP support string with approved USB printers via 'ApprovedUsbPrintDevices' property. Example: `<enabled/><data id="ApprovedUsbPrintDevices_List" value="03F0/0853,0351/0872"/>`: |
| security | Professional Services | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/professional-services.md | Last updated 09/28/2022 > [!NOTE] > **Try our new APIs using MS Graph security API**. Find out more at: [Use the Microsoft Graph security API - Microsoft Graph | Microsoft Learn](/graph/api/resources/security-api-overview). -The following professional services can be integrated with Microsoft Defenders' products: +The following professional services can be integrated with the Microsoft Defenders products: ## Manage Respond to security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete in |Service name|Vendor|Description| ||||-|[Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2203105)|Microsoft|The Cybersecurity Incident Response service is an effective way to respond to incidents due to the activities of today's adversaries and sophisticated criminal organizations. This service seeks to determine whether systems are under targeted exploitation via investigation for signs of advanced implants and anomalous behavior.| +|[Microsoft Incident Response](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2203105)|Microsoft|The Cybersecurity Incident Response service is an effective way to respond to incidents due to the activities of today's adversaries and sophisticated criminal organizations. This service seeks to determine whether systems are under targeted exploitation via investigation for signs of advanced implants and anomalous behavior.| |[Managed Microsoft XDR](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202846)|Quorum Cyber|Quorum Cyber's Managed Microsoft XDR, a solution designed to enable customers to unleash the power of Microsoft security to reduce cyber risk and maximize return of investment in security.| |[Trustwave MDR](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2202849)|Trustwave|Trustwave offers a security service (Gartner Leader) for endpoint using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.| |[Active Remediation](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=)|Red Canary|Red Canary security experts respond to remediate threats on your endpoints, 24x7. Requires Red Canary MDR for Microsoft.| |
| security | Advanced Hunting Aadsignineventsbeta Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-aadsignineventsbeta-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Aadspnsignineventsbeta Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-aadspnsignineventsbeta-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Alertevidence Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-alertevidence-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Alertinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-alertinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Assignedipaddresses Function | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-assignedipaddresses-function.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Behaviorentities Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-behaviorentities-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Behaviorinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-behaviorinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Cloudappevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-cloudappevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Custom Functions | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-custom-functions.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 05/16/2023 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Deviceevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-deviceevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicefilecertificateinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicefilecertificateinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicefileevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicefileevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicefromip Function | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicefromip-function.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Deviceimageloadevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-deviceimageloadevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Deviceinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-deviceinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - tier3 - m365-security-+ Last updated 03/07/2023 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicelogonevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicelogonevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicenetworkevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicenetworkevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicenetworkinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicenetworkinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 03/07/2023 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Deviceprocessevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-deviceprocessevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Deviceregistryevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-deviceregistryevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmhardwarefirmware Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmhardwarefirmware-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 11/24/2022 |
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| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmsecureconfigurationassessment Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmsecureconfigurationassessment-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmsecureconfigurationassessmentkb Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmsecureconfigurationassessmentkb-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmsoftwareevidencebeta Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmsoftwareevidencebeta-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 12/27/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmsoftwareinventory Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmsoftwareinventory-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 04/14/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmsoftwarevulnerabilities Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmsoftwarevulnerabilities-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 03/22/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Devicetvmsoftwarevulnerabilitieskb Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-devicetvmsoftwarevulnerabilitieskb-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Emailattachmentinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-emailattachmentinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Emailevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-emailevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Emailpostdeliveryevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-emailpostdeliveryevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Emailurlinfo Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-emailurlinfo-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Fileprofile Function | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-fileprofile-function.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Identitydirectoryevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identitydirectoryevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Identitylogonevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identitylogonevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Identityqueryevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identityqueryevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Schema Tables | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-schema-tables.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 02/16/2021 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Seenby Function | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-seenby-function.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 03/29/2022 |
| security | Advanced Hunting Urlclickevents Table | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-urlclickevents-table.md | audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier3-+ Last updated 04/27/2022 |
| security | Malware Naming | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/intelligence/malware-naming.md | Title: Malware names + Title: How Microsoft names malware description: Understand the malware naming convention used by Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware. keywords: security, malware, names, Microsoft, MMPC, Microsoft Malware Protection Center, WDSI, malware name, malware prefix, malware type, virus name audience: ITPro - m365-security - tier2-+- must-keep + search.appverid: met150 Previously updated : 03/18/2022 Last updated : 08/18/2023 # Malware names When our analysts research a particular threat, they determine what each of the ## Type Describes what the malware does on your computer. Worms, viruses, trojans, backdoors, and ransomware are some of the most common types of malware.-+``` * Adware * Backdoor * Behavior Describes what the malware does on your computer. Worms, viruses, trojans, backd * VirTool * Virus * Worm-+``` ## Platforms Platforms guide the malware to its compatible operating system (such as Windows, masOS X, and Android). The platform's guidance is also used for programming languages and file formats. ### Operating systems-+``` * AndroidOS: Android operating system * DOS: MS-DOS platform * EPOC: Psion devices * FreeBSD: FreeBSD platform-* iPhoneOS: iPhone operating system +* iOS: iPhone operating system * Linux: Linux platform * macOS: MAC 9.x platform or earlier-* macOS_X: MacOS X or later +* macOS_X: macOS X or later * OS2: OS2 platform * Palm: Palm operating system * Solaris: System V-based Unix platforms Platforms guide the malware to its compatible operating system (such as Windows, * Win98: Windows 98 platform only * WinCE: Windows CE platform * WinNT: WinNT+``` ### Scripting languages-+``` * ABAP: Advanced Business Application Programming scripts * ALisp: ALisp scripts * AmiPro: AmiPro script Platforms guide the malware to its compatible operating system (such as Windows, * WinBAT: Winbatch scripts * WinHlp: Windows Help scripts * WinREG: Windows registry scripts+``` ### Macros-+``` * A97M: Access 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros * HE: macro scripting * O97M: Office 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros - those that affect Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Platforms guide the malware to its compatible operating system (such as Windows, * X97M: Excel 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros * XF: Excel formulas * XM: Excel 95 macros+``` ### Other file types-+``` * ASX: XML metafile of Windows Media .asf files * HC: HyperCard Apple scripts * MIME: MIME packets Platforms guide the malware to its compatible operating system (such as Windows, * SWF: Shockwave Flash files * TSQL: MS SQL server files * XML: XML files-+``` ## Family Grouping of malware based on common characteristics, including attribution to the same authors. Security software providers sometimes use different names for the same malware family. ## Variant letter -Used sequentially for every distinct version of a malware family. For example, the detection for the variant ".AF" would have been created after the detection for the variant ".AE". +Used sequentially for every distinct version of a malware family. For example, the detection for the variant **".AF"** would have been created after the detection for the variant **".AE"**. ## Suffixes -Provides extra detail about the malware, including how it's used as part of a multicomponent threat. In the preceding example, "!lnk" indicates that the threat component is a shortcut file used by Trojan:Win32/Reveton.T. -+Provides extra detail about the malware, including how it's used as part of a multicomponent threat. In the preceding example, **"!lnk"** indicates that the threat component is a shortcut file used by Trojan: **Win32/Reveton.T**. +``` * .dam: damaged malware * .dll: Dynamic Link Library component of a malware * .dr: dropper component of a malware Provides extra detail about the malware, including how it's used as part of a mu * !rootkit: rootkit component of that malware * @m: worm mailers * @mm: mass mailer worm+``` |
| security | Prevent Malware Infection | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md | -Malware authors are always looking for new ways to infect computers. Follow the tips below to stay protected and minimize threats to your data and accounts. +Attackers are always looking for new ways to infect computers. Follow the tips below to stay protected and minimize threats to your data and accounts. ## Keep software up to date -[Exploits](exploits-malware.md) typically use vulnerabilities in popular software such as web browsers, Java, Adobe Flash Player, and Microsoft Office to infect devices. Software updates patch vulnerabilities so they aren't available to exploits anymore. +[Exploits](exploits-malware.md) typically use vulnerabilities in software. It's important to keep your software, apps, and operating systems up to date. -To keep Microsoft software up to date, ensure that [automatic Microsoft Updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) are enabled. Also, upgrade to the latest version of Windows to benefit from a host of built-in security enhancements. +To keep Microsoft software up to date, ensure that [automatic Microsoft Updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) are enabled. Also, upgrade to the latest version of Windows to benefit from the latest built-in security enhancements. ## Be wary of links and attachments -Email and other messaging tools are a few of the most common ways your device can get infected. Attachments or links in messages can open malware directly or can stealthily trigger a download. Some emails give instructions to allow macros or other executable content designed to make it easier for malware to infect your devices. +Email, SMS messages, Microsoft Teams chat, and other messaging tools are a few of the most common ways attackers can infect devices. Attachments or links in messages can open malware directly or can stealthily trigger a download. -- Use an email service that provides protection against malicious attachments, links, and abusive senders. [Microsoft Office 365](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/defender-for-office-365) has built-in anti-malware, link protection, and spam filtering.+- Use an email service that provides protection against malicious attachments, links, and abusive senders. [Microsoft Office 365](/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/defender-for-office-365) has built-in anti-malware, link protection, and spam filtering. Microsoft Outlook contains additional security configurations and settings you can enable. See [Advanced Outlook.com security for Microsoft 365 subscribers](https://support.microsoft.com/office/advanced-outlook-com-security-for-microsoft-365-subscribers-882d2243-eab9-4545-a58a-b36fee4a46e2) -For more information, see [phishing](phishing.md). +- Some attackers try to get you to share information about your login information, passwords, and more. Be aware of some of the common tactics attackers use to try to trick you. For more information, see [phishing](phishing.md). ## Watch out for malicious or compromised websites Using pirated content isn't only illegal, it can also expose your device to malw Users don't openly discuss visits to these sites, so any untoward experience are more likely to stay unreported. -To stay safe, download movies, music, and apps from official publisher websites or stores. Consider running a streamlined OS such as [Windows 10 Pro SKU S Mode](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/s-mode), which ensures that only vetted apps from the Windows Store are installed. +To stay safe, download movies, music, and apps from official publisher websites or stores. ## Don't attach unfamiliar removable drives To further ensure that data is protected from malware and other threats: - Backup files. Follow the 3-2-1 rule: make **3 copies**, store in at least **2 locations**, with at least **1 offline copy**. Use [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about) for reliable cloud-based copies that allow access to files from multiple devices and helps recover damaged or lost files, including files locked by ransomware. -- Be wary when connecting to public hotspots, particularly those that don't require authentication.+- Be wary when connecting to public Wi-Fi hotspots, particularly those that don't require authentication. - Use [strong passwords](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12410/microsoft-account-help-protect-account) and enable multi-factor authentication. Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against - [Automatic Microsoft updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) keeps software up to date to get the latest protections. -- [Controlled folder access](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-controlled-folders) stops ransomware in its tracks by preventing unauthorized access to your important files. Controlled folder access locks down folders, allowing only authorized apps to access files. Unauthorized apps, including ransomware and other malicious executable files, DLLs, and scripts are denied access.- - [Microsoft Edge](/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) browser protects against threats such as ransomware by preventing exploit kits from running. By using [Windows Defender SmartScreen](/microsoft-edge/deploy/index), Microsoft Edge blocks access to malicious websites. -- [Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)](https://products.office.com/exchange/exchange-email-security-spam-protection) offers enterprise-class reliability and protection against spam and malware, while maintaining access to email during and after emergencies.+- [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows) is built into Windows and helps provide real-time protection against viruses, malware, and other attacks. - [Microsoft Safety Scanner](safety-scanner-download.md) helps remove malicious software from computers. NOTE: This tool doesn't replace your antimalware product.+ +- [Microsoft Defender](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/getting-started-with-microsoft-defender-9df0cb0f-4866-4433-9cbc-f83e5cf77693) is the simple way to protect your digital life and all of your devices. It's included as part of your Microsoft 365 Family, or Personal, subscription at no extra cost. ++### Use Zero Trust +Businesses should move to a [Zero Trust security strategy](/security/zero-trust/zero-trust-overview). Zero Trust isn't a product or a service, but an approach in designing and implementing the following set of security principles: ++- Verify explicitly +- Use least privilege access +- Assume breach -- [Microsoft 365](/microsoft-365/enterprise/) includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. These resources power productivity while providing intelligent security across users, devices, and data.+### Software solutions for business ++- [Microsoft Defender for Business](/microsoft-365/security/defender-business/mdb-overview) is a security solution designed especially for the small- and medium-sized business (up to 300 employees). With this endpoint security solution, your company's devices are better protected from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. + +- [Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)](https://products.office.com/exchange/exchange-email-security-spam-protection) offers enterprise-class reliability and protection against spam and malware, while maintaining access to email during and after emergencies. - [Microsoft Defender for Office 365](/office365/servicedescriptions/office-365-advanced-threat-protection-service-description) includes machine learning capabilities that block dangerous emails, including millions of emails carrying ransomware downloaders. - [OneDrive for Business](https://support.office.com/article/restore-a-previous-version-of-a-file-in-onedrive-159cad6d-d76e-4981-88ef-de6e96c93893?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) can back up files, which you would then use to restore files in the event of an infection. -- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint) provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities to help prevent ransomware. In the event of a breach, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alerts security operations teams about suspicious activities and automatically attempts to resolve the problem. This includes alerts for suspicious PowerShell commands, connecting to a TOR website, launching self-replicated copies, and deletion of volume shadow copies. Try Microsoft Defender for Endpoint free of charge.+- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint) provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities to help prevent ransomware. In the event of a breach, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alerts security operations teams about suspicious activities and automatically attempts to resolve the problem. - [Windows Hello for Business](/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification) replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on your devices. This authentication consists of a new type of user credential that is tied to a device and uses a biometric or PIN. It lets user authenticate to an Active Directory or Azure Active Directory account. -### Earlier than Windows 10 (not recommended) --- [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=5201) provides real-time protection for your home or small business device that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.- ## What to do with a malware infection Microsoft Defender for Endpoint antivirus capabilities help reduce the chances of infection and automatically remove threats that it detects. |
| security | Submission Guide | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/intelligence/submission-guide.md | After you sign in, you will be able to track your submissions. > [!NOTE] >-> You can use the WDSI submission feature even if you don't have Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 or Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 2. +> You can use the Microsoft Security Intelligence submission feature even if you don't have Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 or Microsoft Defender for Office Plan 2. ### Submit a suspected email attachment Your submission is immediately scanned by our systems to give you the latest det ## See also -[Exclusions for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Antivirus](../defender-endpoint/defender-endpoint-antivirus-exclusions.md) +[Exclusions for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Antivirus](../defender-endpoint/defender-endpoint-antivirus-exclusions.md) |
| security | Preset Security Policies | https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/microsoft-365-docs/commits/public/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/preset-security-policies.md | Consider applying the Standard or Strict preset security policies to a subset of - Configure recipients who should get the settings of custom policies as exceptions in the **Standard** preset security policy. - Configure recipients who should get the settings of the Built-in protection preset security policy or default policies as exceptions to custom policies. -The Built-in protection** doesn't affect recipients in existing Safe Links or Safe Attachments policies. If you already configured **Standard protection**, **Strict protection** or custom Safe Links or Safe Attachments policies, those policies are _always_ applied _before_ **Built-in protection**, so there's no effect on the recipients who are already defined in those existing preset or custom policies. +The **Built-in protection** preset security policy doesn't affect recipients in existing Safe Links or Safe Attachments policies. If you already configured **Standard protection**, **Strict protection** or custom Safe Links or Safe Attachments policies, those policies are _always_ applied _before_ **Built-in protection**, so there's no effect on the recipients who are already defined in those existing preset or custom policies. For more information, see [Order and precedence of email protection](how-policies-and-protections-are-combined.md). |