Minimum requirements for using Business Central
Before you access Business Central online, we recommend that you verify that your computer or mobile device meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for the product. This article lists the requirements.
Browsers
Microsoft Edge: Business Central is designed to work with the current version of Microsoft Edge.
Chrome for Windows and Firefox for Windows: Business Central is designed to work with the current version of these desktop browsers.
Safari: Business Central is designed to work with the current version of Safari on macOS.
Tip
Install the Business Central app in the Start menu using the Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers. Learn more in Install the app for Business Central online.
We recommend that you use a stable channel version of a web browser as it's the most reliable and stable version that has undergone extensive testing and bug fixing. This ensures that you have the best experience and are less likely to encounter any issues while using the web client.
Mobile devices
Android (tablet and phone): One of the latest three major operating system versions and their updates.
iOS (iPad and iPhone): One of the latest three major operating system versions and their updates.
Outlook
Outlook applications: To use Business Central online as your business inbox in Outlook, you need Outlook 2021 or later or Outlook on the web. Your organisation must also use Microsoft 365. You can't use Business Central online as your business inbox in Outlook if your organisation uses Exchange Server on-premises.
Browsers: When using Business Central as your business inbox in Outlook in a browser, the add-in requires that your computer is running one of the supported browsers that are listed earlier in this article.
Teams
Teams desktop applications: The Business Central app for Teams supports the latest version of the Teams Windows desktop client.
Browsers: When using the Business Central app for Teams in the browser (web client), the app requires that your computer is running one of the supported browsers listed earlier in this article.
Platforms: When using the Business Central app in Teams for iOS or Android, the app requires that your mobile device is running one of the supported mobile platforms listed earlier in this article.
Supported subscription: The Business Central app for Teams supports the Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise subscriptions that include Microsoft Teams, or Microsoft Teams EEA, but not other standalone Teams subscriptions such as Microsoft Teams (free) or Microsoft Teams Essentials.
Excel
Edit in Excel: To use the Excel add-in to make changes in Excel and push the changes back into Business Central, you need Excel 2021 or later. Learn more in Analysing Financial Statements in Microsoft Excel.
Using the Business Central Administration Centre
The administration centre is designed to work with the current version of the following browsers:
- Microsoft Edge
- Chrome for Windows
- Firefox for Windows
- Safari for macOS
Use Business Central on-premises
If you want to deploy Business Central on-premises, you should check the system requirements. Learn more in System Requirements for Dynamics 365 Business Central and Deployment Overview.
See also
Getting Ready for Doing Business
System Requirements for Dynamics 365 Business Central
Getting the Business Central Desktop App
Getting Business Central on Your Mobile Device
Managing Business Interactions in Microsoft Outlook
Business Central and Microsoft Teams Integration