How do I add users to Microsoft 365?
To add users to Microsoft 365, sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center, create a user account, and assign a licence so the person can access business apps and services. Without a licence, the account exists, but the user cannot use Microsoft 365 features such as email or Teams.
The usual process is simple:
- Open the admin center. Sign in with an administrator account and go to Users, then Active users.
- Create the account. Select Add a user, enter the employee’s name, username, and domain, and review any optional profile or role settings.
- Assign a licence. Choose the user’s location if required, then assign the appropriate Microsoft 365 licence based on the apps and services they need.
- Review and finish. Check the account details, complete the setup, and save the new user.
- Share sign-in details. Send the user their account information so they can sign in and start using Microsoft 365.
If you need to onboard several employees at once, Microsoft 365 also supports adding multiple users in bulk. For most businesses, the main requirement is making sure enough licences are available before creating new accounts.