Dynamics 365 license transition guide

Download the Dynamics 365 license transition guide

This guide is designed to help support the Dynamics 365 license transition process, which takes place when migrating from old licensing to new licensing. The guide includes considerations and recommendations to support you in this process and help minimize potential impact and administrative overhead.

The license transition guide will help you:

  • Understand the license subscription lifecycle.
  • Understand service plans and service plan conflicts.
  • Develop a license transition strategy.
  • Determine the best license assignment approach.
  • Comprehend license reassignment options and considerations.
  • Find the resources that will help support the process.

Additional resources

What happens to my data and access when my subscription ends?

Product names and service plan identifiers for licensing

Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plan options

What is group-based licensing

Assign licenses to a group

Add users with direct licenses to group licensing

Assign Microsoft 365 licenses to user accounts with PowerShell

Resolve group license assignment problems