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In this articleYour Microsoft 365 Developer Program membership includes a free Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription. Your developer subscription is renewable based on your development activity; however, some older subscriptions do expire. This article describes the difference between renewable and non-renewable subscriptions and how to update your subscription if it expires. Expiring vs. renewable developer subscriptionsWith the launch of the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, we offered 12-month developer subscriptions that expire and cannot be renewed. In August 2018, we started providing renewable subscriptions to some developer program members. Starting in April 2019, we offer renewable 90-day subscriptions. You can determine whether you have a renewable or non-renewable subscription by viewing your Microsoft 365 Developer Program dashboard. Non-renewable subscriptionsIf you signed up for your subscription before August 2018, your subscription is not renewable, and you'll see the following warning on your dashboard. You'll need to replace your subscription before your current one expires. The warning text will indicate that the subscription cannot be renewed. We'll also email you to remind you that your subscription is expiring.  When your subscription expires, you'll see the following warning text. To create a replacement subscription, choose Set Up Subscription. You'll also need to migrate any important data that you need to save to your new subscription. For details, see How do I migrate my data? later in this topic. Renewable subscriptionsIf you signed up for your subscription after August 2018, you might have a renewable subscription. If your subscription is inactive, you'll see the following warning on your dashboard. When your subscription expires, you'll see the following warning text. If you're an active developer, your subscription will be renewed automatically for another 90 days from the original date of expiration. Why isn't my current subscription renewable?We introduced renewable subscriptions in August 2018. If you signed up for your subscription before then, your subscription is not renewable and you'll need to set up a new one when it expires. How do I migrate my data when my subscription expires?To migrate your data from your current subscription to a new subscription, see the following resources:
How do I know if my subscription was deleted?When your subscription is deleted, you will see a notification on your dashboard that the subscription and its ID were deleted, as shown in the following screenshot. See also
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Microsoft 365 Developer Program FAQ
In this articleThe following are frequently asked questions about the Microsoft 365 Developer Program. What is the Microsoft 365 Developer Program and who should join it?The Microsoft 365 Developer Program is designed to help you build people-centric, cross-platform productivity experiences that extend Microsoft 365. Join our program to get access to the tools, documentation, training, experts, and community events that you need to build great solutions for Microsoft 365 products and technologies, including:
As a program member, you can get a free Microsoft 365 developer subscription with 25 user licenses to use to build your solutions. This subscription will remain active for as long as you’re actively developing and deploying solutions. For more information, see Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program and Build Microsoft 365 solutions. What account can I use to sign up for the Microsoft 365 Developer Program?You can sign up for the developer program by using one of the following account types:
How can I get a Microsoft 365 developer subscription via the Developer Program?When you join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, you qualify to get a free Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription. This is a special subscription designed to be used for application development only. For more information, see Set up a Microsoft 365 developer subscription. What ID do I use to sign in to the Developer Program dashboard?Use your member ID to sign in to the Developer Program dashboard to access information about your subscription. This is the Microsoft account or Azure Active Directory-enabled email that you used to sign in when you joined the program. What ID do I use to sign in to my developer subscription?Use the administrator ID that you created when you set up your developer subscription. You can find your administrator ID on the subscription tile on the Developer Program dashboard. What's included in the developer subscription?If you created your subscription after August 25, 2019, you have a Microsoft 365 E5 Developer subscription with 25 user licenses. Customers who joined the program before August 25, 2019, have an Office 365 E3 Developer subscription with 25 user licenses. The Office 365 E3 Developer subscription includes the following:
The Microsoft 365 E5 Developer subscription includes all the apps that are included in the Office 365 E3 Developer subscription, plus the following new features:
The Microsoft 365 E5 Developer subscription includes the following:
You can determine whether you have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription or an Office 365 E3 subscription on the subscription tile on your dashboard. The tile will show either E3 or E5 under the subscription domain name. Does the instant sandbox have different capabilities than a standard Microsoft 365 E5 subscription?In Exchange Online, inbound connectors for mailflow are not supported. If you try to create an inbound connector, you will get the following error: "Error executing request. For this service offering, you can't create or update inbound connectors in your organization." Does the subscription also include a subscription to Azure?This offer does not include a subscription to Azure. However, to receive free access to Azure services, you can create a free Azure account. How many user licenses does the developer subscription include?Your Office 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription includes 25 user licenses, including the administrator, for development purposes only. Using this subscription for any purpose other than application development is a violation of the license agreement. For more details about the licensing restrictions, see the terms of use. How long is my subscription good for, and when does it expire?Your subscription is good for 90 days and is renewable based on valid developer activity. If you're using your subscription for development, it will be renewed every 3 months and will last indefinitely. You can find the expiration date, along with your subscription name, on your Microsoft 365 Developer Program dashboard. For more information, see Subscription expiration and renewal. If you're joining the program through Visual Studio Enterprise or Visual Studio Professional, your subscription is automatically renewed until your Visual Studio subscription expires. Why don’t you offer a one-year subscription?In April 2019, we transitioned to a new model where your subscription can be renewed perpetually every 90 days if you're actively using it for development. We believe that this model ensures that developers who are actively developing solutions have a subscription for as long as they need one. If you're developing frequently, your subscription never expires; it is automatically extended. If you're developing for a short time, and your subscription expires and is deleted, you can sign up for a new one. If you prefer to have a subscription that is available for a longer time, we recommend that you get the Visual Studio Professional or Visual Studio Enterprise subscription. These programs include a free Microsoft 365 developer subscription that is good for the life of your Visual Studio subscription. To access this, go to Visual Studio | My Benefits. For more information, contact Visual Studio customer service. How do you determine whether a subscription can be renewed?We use a set of algorithms and telemetry that we get from your activity in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program and on your Office 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription to determine whether you are actively developing. We check these regularly to update your status and determine whether your subscription should be extended. If you think we somehow missed tracking your development activity accurately, you can let us know via your dashboard. To submit a form that tells us how you are using your subscription for development, in the dashboard warning, choose the Let us know link, as shown in the following image. We will review your request and let you know if you qualify for an extension. How do you define development activity?Your activity in the Developer Program and on your developer subscription determine whether you are actively developing and whether your subscription should be extended. For more information about the types of activities that we track, see the terms of use. When my subscription is about to expire, can I extend it?The only way that you can extend your subscription is to do valid developer activity. If you're using your subscription to develop custom solutions, your subscription will expire and will eventually be deleted. For more information, see Subscription expiration and renewal. If my subscription is going to expire, how much time do I have before it is deleted?You have 30 days after your subscription expires to migrate any data. For the next 30 days, only the admin will have access to the subscription, and on day 60, the subscription and all data will be deleted. How can I migrate from an Office 365 E3 subscription to a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription?Currently, only new Microsoft 365 Developer Program members will get a Microsoft 365 E5 Developer subscription automatically. Existing users will be offered an option to migrate to a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription. If you choose to migrate to a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription, you can use the free tool Microsoft Mover to migrate your data. See also the following resources:
Should I choose an instant sandbox or a configurable sandbox?If you choose an instant sandbox, you can cut your sandbox configuration time from days to seconds. The Microsoft 365 instant sandbox comes pre-provisioned with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Office. It also includes licenses for 24 test users plus one admin, and the latest Microsoft 365 apps for your PC and Mac, including Power Apps, Power BI, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, and Azure Active Directory. In addition, you get pre-installed sample data, including the new Teams sample data pack, which simulate a small corporate environment to help you build solutions across the Microsoft 365 platform. For details, see Developer sandbox sample data. If you choose a configurable sandbox, you will have an empty sandbox that you must populate with sample data. This sandbox can take up to two days to provision. You can choose to install the sample data packs that are available on your developer program dashboard. You can customize your domain name with this option. How can I find the Teams sample data in my instant sandbox?To see the Microsoft Teams sample data, go to Teams in your Microsoft 365 E5 subscription. On the Teams tab, you’ll see some pre-created teams with chats from sample users in the Mark 8 Project Team. The App Studio/Dev Portal app is pre-installed and pinned to the navigation pane. Why should I link my GitHub account?When you join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, on your My settings page, you can link your GitHub account to your developer program account. Linking your GitHub account will accrue toward the renewal of your Microsoft 365 developer sandbox subscription. You can also choose to unlink your account by going to the Accounts linked section of your My settings page. Can I choose whether to have an Office 365 E3 or a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription?Currently, new Developer Program members are offered only a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription. Existing members with an Office 365 E3 subscription will have the option to keep their current subscription and continue to renew it if they don't need the new capabilities offered in Microsoft 365 E5, or do a one-time upgrade to a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription. Developer Program members can only have one subscription. Is the Microsoft 365 developer subscription subject to the EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud (EUDB)?No. The free Microsoft 365 developer subscription is only subject to the Terms and conditions and not the EUDB commitments. As part of the provisioning process, however, you have the option to choose the country/region for your subscription. As a Microsoft Partner, can I receive a subscription?Yes, you can follow these instructions to join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program and set up a Microsoft 365 developer subscription. However, if you already have a Visual Studio Enterprise or Visual Studio Professional subscription, you can get a Microsoft 365 developer subscription as a benefit. To access this, go to Visual Studio | My Benefits. For more information, contact Visual Studio customer service. As a full-time Microsoft employee, can I receive a subscription?Microsoft employees cannot sign up for this offer. All Microsoft full-time employees have access to a free Visual Studio subscription that includes access to a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription. You can access this benefit at Visual Studio | My Benefits. As a vendor working at Microsoft, do I qualify for a subscription?Yes, you can follow these instructions to join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program and set up a Microsoft 365 developer subscription. But even for vendors, this subscription is designed to be used for application development only. If you are not doing valid development activity, your subscription will not be renewed. Is the Microsoft 365 developer subscription available in my language?The Microsoft 365 developer subscription is only offered in English. The Developer Program website is available in the following languages: Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Spanish. How do I leave the Microsoft 365 Developer Program?If you decide that you no longer want to participate in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, you can end your subscription and leave the program. Warning The following steps will erase all of your profile information. You will lose any data stored in your developer subscription that is not backed up elsewhere.
SupportIf you have issues setting up your subscription, see the following support resource:
See alsoHow do I renew my Office 365 developer subscription?If you're an active developer, your subscription will be renewed automatically for another 90 days from the original date of expiration.
Is Microsoft 365 developer program free for lifetime?As a program member, you can get a free Microsoft 365 developer subscription with 25 user licenses to use to build your solutions. This subscription will remain active for as long as you're actively developing and deploying solutions.
How do you fix your subscription has expired Office 365?If you see SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRED in the yellow warning bar, select Reactivate, and then select Buy to renew Office online. If you bought a new, unused Microsoft 365 product key from a retailer, select Enter Key.
Do I have to pay to renew Microsoft 365 every year?To download and use Microsoft 365 desktop version, you can use Microsoft 365 free trial, but you can only try Microsoft 365 for one month. To continue using Microsoft Office products, you need to pay for a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft 365 Home plan offers a monthly subscription and yearly subscription.
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