Steps to Obtain a Development Tenant

 

Enrollment in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program:

1. Go to the official Microsoft 365 Developer Program website.
2. Click on "Join now."
3. Sign in with your existing Microsoft account or create a new one if necessary.

Setting Up the Development Tenant:

1. After enrollment, you will be redirected to the program page.
2. Click on "Set up E5 subscription."
3. Follow the instructions to configure your development tenant. You will need to choose a unique domain for your tenant, such as yourdomain.onmicrosoft.com.

Accessing the Admin Portal:

1. Once the tenant is set up, you can access the Microsoft 365 admin portal at admin.microsoft.com.
2. Here, you can manage users, configure services, and perform tests as needed.

Creating Dummy User Accounts:

1. In the admin portal, you can create new users by going to "Users" > "Active users" and clicking on "Add a user."
2. Enter the required details to create dummy accounts that you will use in your tests.

Benefits of the Development Tenant

• 25 Free E5 Licenses: These include full access to services like Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and more.
• No Cost: It is completely free and automatically renewed as long as you continue to use it actively for development.
• Isolated Environment: You can perform tests without affecting your business accounts or real data.

This is an ideal solution for developers and testers who need a dedicated environment to experiment and develop without risking the production system.