Microsoft Office 365 For Free

1. Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program:

o Visit the Microsoft 365 Dev Center.
o Click on “Sign Up” to create an account.
o Provide details such as your country, company, and preferred language.
o Define your purpose (development, learning, etc.).
o Choose your area of work and click “SAVE.”
2. Get Your Free Instant Sandbox:
o Qualified members receive a free, renewable Microsoft 365 E5 developer
subscription.
o Your sandbox comes pre-provisioned with Microsoft 365 apps.
o It includes 25 user licenses for development purposes.
o The subscription is fully loaded with sample data, including Teams, SharePoint,
and other Microsoft 365 workloads.
3. Explore and Learn:
o Use the instant sandbox to prototype apps and solutions.
o Access community events to learn from Microsoft 365 experts.
o Discover personalized developer resources from your dashboard.

Remember, this developer subscription allows you to build solutions independently of your
production environment. Start developing on the Microsoft 365 platform today and unlock a

world of possibilities! 🚀👩‍💻

For more details, visit the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.

References:

1. Microsoft 365 Dev Center: Developer Program

2. SoftChief: Steps to Get a Free Microsoft 365 E5 Developer Subscription
3. Microsoft Learn: Welcome to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program
Qualified members of the Microsoft 365 Developer Program can set up a Microsoft 365 E5
developer subscription for building solutions independent of their production environment.
Here are the details:

1. Eligibility:
o To qualify, you must first join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program directly or
through Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise (if you’re a subscriber).
o If you meet the eligibility criteria, the subscription setup flow will start
automatically after joining the program.
o Alternatively, you can set up your subscription later from your Microsoft 365
Developer Program dashboard.
2. Instant Sandbox:
o If you choose an instant sandbox, you can cut your configuration time from days
to seconds.
o The Microsoft 365 instant sandbox comes pre-provisioned with:
 Microsoft Teams
 SharePoint
 Outlook
 Office apps
o It includes licenses for 24 test users plus one admin and the latest Microsoft 365
apps for PC and Mac.
o You’ll also get pre-installed sample data, including Teams sample data,
Microsoft Graph user, mail, and calendar data, and SharePoint Framework sample
data. These simulate a small corporate environment to help you build solutions
across the Microsoft 365 platform.
o Note that you cannot customize your domain name if you choose this option.
3. Configurable Sandbox:
o If you prefer more customization, choose a configurable sandbox.
o With this option, you can customize your domain name.
o However, you’ll start with an empty sandbox that you must populate with sample
data. This process can take up to two days.
o You can install the available sample data packs one by one from your developer
program dashboard.

Remember that your Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription is for development purposes
only and can be revoked if used for non-development purposes. Enjoy exploring and building

solutions in your sandbox! 🚀👩‍💻

For more details, visit the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.

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: Microsoft Learn: Set up a Microsoft 365 developer sandbox subscription