Need Power BI + Excel sandbox access in Microsoft 365 Developer Program

Question

Note: None of the available sub‑tags match my issue. This is about the Microsoft 365 Developer Program sandbox access for Power BI and Excel.

Hi, I joined the Microsoft 365 Developer Program to build a reporting prototype using Power BI and Excel. However, my dashboard only shows Microsoft Graph as a selected preference, and I do not currently qualify for the E5 sandbox subscription.

I am unable to change my preferences in the dashboard, and I did not knowingly select Microsoft Graph during onboarding. I need access to the full sandbox environment that includes Power BI, Excel, and sample data so I can continue building audit‑ready workflows.

I am blocked from progressing due to this misconfiguration. I’ve tried contacting support multiple times, but I keep getting routed to Windows/Home agents who are unable to help with the Developer Program.

Can someone from the Developer Program team please help reset my profile preferences or manually provision the sandbox with Power BI and Excel access?

I am a serious learner and consultant building governance‑friendly reporting solutions. This access is critical to my development path.

Thank you in advance.

Dharshini

Answer 1

The Microsoft 365 Developer Program provides access to a developer subscription that includes various tools and applications, including Power BI and Excel, as part of the Microsoft 365 E5 subscription. If you are currently unable to access these tools, it may be due to not qualifying for the E5 sandbox subscription or a misconfiguration in your profile preferences.

To resolve this issue, you may need to ensure that you are fully qualified for the E5 developer subscription. If you joined the program through Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise, you should have access to the E5 subscription. If you did not select the appropriate options during onboarding, it might be necessary to contact support specifically for the Developer Program to address your profile preferences and ensure you have the correct access.

Unfortunately, I cannot assist with resetting your profile preferences or manually provisioning the sandbox. However, I recommend reaching out to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program support team directly and emphasizing your need for access to Power BI and Excel for your development work.

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References:

• Microsoft 365 Developer Program FAQ
• Set up a Microsoft 365 developer sandbox subscription

Answer 2

How do I contact the Microsoft 365 Developer Program support team directly