Create an Microsoft 365 service account
Steps to create an Microsoft 365 service account
- Log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center as a Global Administrator.
- Click on Admin.
- Navigate to Users → Active users in the left pane.
- Choose Add a user.
- Enter the Display name and Username. (First name and Last name are optional)
- Choose the Let me create the password option and provide a password of your choice.
- Click on Next.
- A service account does not require a license. Hence, select your usage location and Create user without product license radio button.
- Click on Next.
- Under the Roles option, select Admin center access and choose the required roles (Exchange Admin role is mandatory). Click here to view the list of required roles.
- Click on Next.
- Choose Finish adding.
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