Microsoft 365 Business Premium
What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Microsoft 365 is an integrated solution that brings together best-in-class productivity tools, security, and device management capabilities for small to medium-sized businesses. It’s a comprehensive, cloud-based security solution that enables you to defend your business against advanced cyberthreats with sophisticated phishing and ransomware protection. Microsoft 365 Business Premium helps you safeguard your data, devices and information.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is fully integrated with Microsoft 365 Apps to provide you with a familiar location for administration, billing, and 24×7 support. It consists of enterprise-grade technology built for businesses with fewer than 300 employees.
Why do you need Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium—with its world class productivity and cybersecurity capabilities—is a wise choice for small and medium-sized businesses. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses (up to 300 users), Microsoft 365 Business Premium helps safeguard your data, devices, and information.
You are your organization’s first and best defense against hackers and cyberattackers, including random individuals, organized crime, or highly sophisticated nation states. The task before you is this: let Microsoft 365 Business Premium help secure your organization’s future! Approach this task by taking on the following six goals:
Security Setup Guide
| What to do | How to do it |
|---|---|
| 🛡️ Fortify your environment (Tasks your admin completes.) | 1. Sign in and set up your environment. Complete the basic setup process for Microsoft 365 Business Premium (or Microsoft 365 for Campaigns). Add users, assign licenses, and configure your domain to work with Microsoft 365. Get a quick setup guide to share with employees. 2. Configure your security protection. Set up critical front-line security measures to prevent cyberattacks. Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA), protect your admin accounts, and protect against malware and other threats. Get an overview of how to secure unmanaged and managed devices, and set up your information protection capabilities. |
| 👥 Train your team. (Tasks everyone does.) | 3. Set up unmanaged (BYOD) devices. Set up all the unmanaged ("bring your own device," also referred to as BYOD) devices so they're used more safely as part of your ecosystem. 4. Use email securely. Know what to watch for in your email, and train everyone on the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from attacks. 5. Collaborate and share securely. Share files with others and collaborate more securely by using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. |
| 📱 Safeguard managed devices. (Tasks your admin or security team does.) | 6. Set up and secure managed devices. Enroll and secure computers, tablets, and phones so they can be protected from threats. |
For PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
- Benefit from identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees.
- Use desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Get custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com) with Outlook.
- Book client meetings, host webinars, and collaborate with Teams.
- Store and share files with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user.
- Get more than 10 additional apps for your business needs (including Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp, Bookings, Planner, and Forms).
- Defend your business with enterprise-grade device, cyberthreat, and endpoint protection.
- Get help with around-the-clock phone and web support from Microsoft.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot, available as an add-on.
Apps and services included
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Teams
OneDrive
SharePoint
Exchange
Clipchamp
Microsoft Loop
Intune
Microsoft Purview
Defender
Entra ID
Microsoft 365 Business Premium Features
Do more with Microsoft 365 apps
Get the latest features and capabilities with fully installed and always up-to-date versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint for Windows or Mac, OneNote (features vary), and Access and Publisher (PC only).
Defend against cyberthreats
Activate Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to help guard against viruses, spam, unsafe attachments, suspicious links, and phishing attacks.
Use 1 TB cloud storage per user
Edit and share documents, photos, and other files from anywhere on all your devices with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage.
Manage mobile devices, tablets, and computers
Apply security policies to help protect work data on company-owned and employee devices. Keep company data within approved apps. Remove business data from lost or stolen devices with Microsoft Intune.
Get email and calendaring
Use enterprise-grade email through Outlook with a 50 GB mailbox per user and send attachments of up to 150 MB.
Enable secure remote access and protect identity
Help employees securely access business apps wherever they work with conditional access. Safeguard against password loss or theft with advanced multifactor authentication.
Collaborate with instant messaging and online meetings
Get your team on the same page using group chat, online meetings, calling, and web conferencing with Microsoft Teams.
Help protect business data
Encrypt emails and discover, classify, and label sensitive data. Help prevent risky or unauthorized use of business data with Microsoft Purview Information Protection. Enable auto-expanding archiving.
Streamline appointment scheduling with customers and partners
Simplify how customers schedule and manage appointments with Microsoft Bookings. Provide your customers with an easy-to-navigate webpage where they can find and book appointments around the clock.
Get enterprise-grade endpoint security with Microsoft Defender for Business
Increase protection against sophisticated ransomware attacks across devices—Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS*—with next-generation antivirus, endpoint detection, and response.
Video editing tools
Create and share professional-looking videos with Microsoft Clipchamp.
Organize projects and ideas
Think, plan, and create together in collaborative workspaces with Microsoft Loop.
Why Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Always available
Have peace of mind with a financially backed 99.9 percent uptime guarantee.
Comprehensive security
Get the best-in-class productivity of Microsoft 365 Business Premium with advanced security and device management to help safeguard your business against cyberthreats.
Easy to set up
Quickly deploy and manage all your devices across your company—no IT expertise required. Add and remove users in minutes.
Here to help
Rely on Microsoft Support for answers with a call or chat, how-to resources, and connections with other Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers for setup and quick fixes.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium – Additional Services
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Achieve more than ever using AI in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 apps.
Learn more
Endpoint Security for Servers
Add endpoint security for Windows and Linux servers with Microsoft Defender for Business servers add-on.
Audio Conferencing**
Join Microsoft Teams meetings on the go without an internet connection.
Learn more
Windows 365
Securely stream your Windows experience—including apps, content, and settings—from the Microsoft cloud to any device.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium – Additional Resources
Requirements
| Requirements | Device compatibility |
|---|---|
| Processor | Windows OS: 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core. 2 GHz or greater recommended for Microsoft Teams macOS: Intel processor iOS: N/A |
| Operating System | Windows OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016. macOS: One of the three most recent versions of macOS. iOS: Microsoft 365 apps for iPad® and iPhone® (including Outlook for iOS) is supported on the two most recent versions of iOS and iPadOS. Android: Microsoft 365 apps for Android (including Outlook for Android) can be installed on tablets and phones running any of the supported versions of Android and have an ARM-based or Intel x86 processor. Support will be limited to only the last four major versions of Android. |
| Memory | Windows OS: 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit) macOS: 4 GB RAM Android: 1 GB iOS: N/A |
| Hard Disk Space | Windows OS: 4 GB of available disk space macOS: 10 GB of available disk space; HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) |
| Display | Windows OS: 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher) macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution. |
| Graphics | Windows OS: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update). Microsoft Teams requires DirectX 9 or later, 128 MB graphics memory, and 32-bits-per-pixel-capable format. macOS: No graphics requirements. |
| Additional Requirements | A touch-enabled device is required to use any multitouch functionality. However, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard- or accessible- input device. Note that new touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8 or later. Internet functionality requires an internet connection. Microsoft account required. |
FAQ
How many devices can I install Microsoft 365 apps on?
Install Microsoft 365 apps on up to five desktop computers, five tablets, and five mobile devices.* Hybrid Windows devices, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro, count as either a PC or a tablet.
How many users do Microsoft 365 plans support?
Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, and Microsoft 365 Apps for business support a maximum of 300 users. If you have more than 300 users or think you will soon, take a look at our enterprise plan options.
Can I use my own email domain with Microsoft 365?
Yes, you can include a custom email domain as part of your Microsoft 365 subscription or use an existing domain registered through another provider. See frequently asked questions about domains in Microsoft 365.
How do I set up my Microsoft 365 services?
In just a few quick steps you can sign up for Microsoft 365, set up your organization's domain name and add user accounts, install Microsoft 365 apps, and move your existing email to Microsoft 365. Get guidance on setup, installation, and proactive management of your subscription.
Does Microsoft 365 work when I'm not connected to the internet?
Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides lightweight web and mobile versions of apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook that are accessible online. To get installable desktop apps available when you’re not online, consider Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps for business.* With OneDrive, access your file storage when you’re offline. When you make changes while offline, they’ll be synced to OneDrive and across the rest of your devices when you reconnect. With Outlook, you can read emails already delivered to your inbox, or draft new emails and meeting requests. Your inbox and outbox will sync across the rest of your devices when you reconnect.
How many users can I host for online meetings and video calls using Microsoft Teams?
Host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium subscriptions that have a Microsoft Teams license.** This limit increases up to 1,000 people with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, Microsoft 365 A3 and A5, and Microsoft 365 G3 and G5 subscriptions that have a Microsoft Teams license. Learn more.
Is there a cap to how many Microsoft 365 Business Premium seats a customer can have?
If you are considering using multiple subscription types, consider working with a trusted IT advisor to determine how best to manage and secure the various subscriptions. Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Enterprise use different capabilities to secure and manage applications and data.
How can I know if the hardware and software I run today is compatible with Microsoft 365?
If the hardware you run today runs Windows 8 Pro or later, it likely meets the minimum requirements for Microsoft 365. For Microsoft 365 Business Premium, check the Windows 11 system requirements to ensure devices are eligible for the upgrade, or use the PC Health Check app to see if your PC can run Windows 11. See system requirements for Microsoft 365 plans or get technical documentation, setup instructions, and other information on the Microsoft 365 documentation page.
Who has access to my information stored on Microsoft 365?
We take strong measures to help protect customer data from inappropriate access or use by unauthorized persons, either external or internal, and to prevent customers from gaining access to one another’s data. See who can access your data and on what terms.
How can I know if the hardware and software I run today is compatible with Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Also see the recommended application testing process for Windows 10 compatibility and review the Office system requirements to ensure a smooth transition to Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
How does Microsoft 365 Business Premium help support our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium offers customers a simple but powerful means of enabling employees to use their personal devices for work while providing the business with the ability to prevent those devices from accessing, retaining, and/or sharing business information. See the following articles to learn more:
How does Microsoft 365 Business Premium help protect PCs in my organization from malicious attacks?
What's the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and Microsoft 365 Enterprise?
Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes the apps and services that businesses need for remote work and collaboration. It includes Microsoft Teams, secure cloud storage, business email, and premium Office applications across devices. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a comprehensive cloud productivity and security solution that was designed and built for small and medium-sized businesses (1-300 employees). Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes everything in Microsoft 365 Business Standard, including Microsoft Defender for Business and Defender for Office 365 Plan 1. You get more cybersecurity and productivity capabilities, including advanced security protection for your devices, with next-generation protection, endpoint detection and response, and threat & vulnerability management. Microsoft 365 Enterprise is a complete, intelligent solution that empowers everyone to be creative and work together securely. Microsoft 365 for enterprise is designed for large organizations, but it can also be used for medium-sized and small businesses who need the most advanced security and productivity capabilities. To learn more, see the following resources:
What should customers consider when planning a Microsoft 365 Business Premium deployment?
If you prefer to set up and configure Microsoft 365 Business Premium on your own, see Microsoft 365 Business Premium – productivity and cybersecurity for small business.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium include the full capabilities of Microsoft Intune?
Does Microsoft Entra ID P1 come with Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Does Microsoft 365 Business Premium allow customers to manage Mac?
What is Windows Autopilot?
Windows Autopilot is a service that streamlines the deployment of new Windows 10 PCs. This process can be done when the end user logs on to Microsoft 365 Business Premium for the first time—without IT ever touching the device—by leveraging the centralized management controls of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. You can also use Windows Autopilot for existing PCs that are running Windows 10 Professional Creators Update (or later) and have been factory reset. Details about Windows Autopilot can be found in this June 2017 blog post.
Microsoft 365 Business – Other Options
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Microsoft 365 Business Premium