Microsoft 365 or Office 365 Admin Center
The Office 365 Admin Center, now known as the Microsoft 365 admin center, is a web-based management portal provided by Microsoft for administrators to manage their Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription. This centralized dashboard offers various tools and features that allow administrators to manage user accounts, configure settings, monitor service health, and perform various administrative tasks related to their organization's Microsoft 365 environment. Here are some key features and functions commonly found in the Microsoft 365 admin center:
User Management:
Administrators can create, edit, and delete user accounts, assign licenses, reset passwords, and manage user groups and roles.
Security & Compliance:
You can configure security settings, set up data loss prevention policies, manage spam and malware protection, and access threat protection reports.
Exchange:
Manage email accounts, configure mail flow rules, set up distribution groups, and monitor email activity.
SharePoint & OneDrive:
Manage SharePoint sites, document libraries, and OneDrive accounts. Configure sharing and access controls.
Teams & Skype for Business:
Manage Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business settings, user policies, and call quality.
Azure Active Directory:
Configure identity and access management settings, set up single sign-on (SSO), and manage user attributes.
Billing & Subscriptions:
View and manage billing information, purchase additional licenses, and manage subscription renewals.
Service Health:
Monitor the health and status of Microsoft 365 services to stay informed about any service outages or issues.
Reports:
Access a wide range of usage and activity reports to gain insights into how your organization is using Microsoft 365 services.
Device Management:
Manage devices and their security policies, including mobile devices, Windows devices, and macOS devices.
Customization:
Customize the dashboard and layout based on your organization's needs.
Support & Help:
Access support resources, including documentation and contact information for Microsoft support.
Please note that the specific features and options available in the Microsoft 365 admin center may vary depending on your subscription plan and the permissions assigned to your administrator account. The Microsoft 365 admin center is an essential tool for administrators to ensure the smooth operation of Microsoft 365 services within their organization.
Microsoft 365 or Office 365 Admin Center List
The Office 365 admin center has a web-based interface where administrators can manage their Microsoft 365 services. To access it, you typically need to log in using your Microsoft 365 administrator account. Here is a list of some key URLs for various services within the Microsoft 365 admin center:
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Microsoft 365 admin center: The main admin portal.
Microsoft 365 admin center
URL: https://admin.microsoft.com -
Microsoft Exchange admin center: For managing Exchange Online (email) settings.
Microsoft Exchange admin center
URL: https://outlook.office365.com/ecp -
Microsoft Intune or Endpoint admin center: For managing Intune settings.
Microsoft Intune or Endpoint admin center
URL: https://endpoint.microsoft.com/
URL: https://intune.microsoft.com/ -
Microsoft SharePoint admin center: For managing SharePoint Online settings and sites.
Microsoft SharePoint admin center
URL: https://admin.microsoft.com/sharepoint -
Microsoft OneDrive for Business admin center: For managing OneDrive for Business settings.
Microsoft OneDrive for Business admin center
URL: https://admin.microsoft.com/onedrive -
Microsoft Teams admin center: For managing Microsoft Teams settings.
Microsoft Teams admin center
URL: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com -
Microsoft Security & Compliance center: For managing security and compliance settings.
Microsoft Compliance Admin center
URL: https://compliance.microsoft.com
Microsoft Security Admin center
URL: https://security.microsoft.com
Microsoft Defender/Security admin center : For managing Microsoft Defender/Security settings.
Microsoft Defender/Security admin center
URL: https://defender.microsoft.com -
Microsoft Azure Active Directory admin center: For managing identity and access settings.
Microsoft Azure Active Directory admin center
URL: https://aad.portal.azure.com
Microsoft Entra (Old Azure Active Directory)
URL: https://entra.microsoft.com -
Office 365 Configuration admin center: For managing Office 365 Apps Configuration settings.
Office 365 Configuration admin center
URL: https://config.office.com/officeSettings -
Microsoft Power Apps admin center: For managing Microsoft Power Apps settings.
Microsoft Power Apps admin center
URL: https://admin.powerplatform.microsoft.com/ -
Microsoft Search and Intelligence!: For managing Microsoft Teams settings.
Microsoft Search and Intelligence!
URL: https://admin.microsoft.com/#/MicrosoftSearch -
Microsoft Stream admin center: For managing Microsoft Stream settings.
Microsoft Stream admin center
URL: https://web.microsoftstream.com/ -
Microsoft Yammer or Viva Engage admin center: For managing Microsoft Yammer or Viva Engage settings.
Microsoft Yammer or Viva Engage admin center
URL: https://www.yammer.com/
URL: https://web.yammer.com/ -
Microsoft Teams admin center: For managing Microsoft Teams settings.
Microsoft Teams admin center
URL: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com
Useful Portals:
Office 365 Login
URL: https://portal.office.com/
URL: https://office.com/
Microsoft Azure Portal
URL: https://portal.azure.com/
Please note that Microsoft often updates and consolidates its administration tools. The URLs and features can change over time, and you might access these services through a unified Microsoft 365 admin center URL. Be sure to check the most current URLs and features by visiting the official Microsoft documentation or logging in to your admin account and navigating to the admin centers from there.