Create an Microsoft 365 service account
Steps to create an Microsoft 365 service account
- Login to Microsoft 365 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.
- Select the Admin center access and choose the required roles. (Exchange Admin is mandatory)
- Click on Next.
- Choose Finish adding.
Minimum scope
The roles and permissions (minimum scope) required by M365 Manager Plus is listed below.
| Feature |
Roles |
| Exchange Online general, and audit reports |
- View-Only Audit Logs
- View-Only Configuration
- View-Only Recipient
|
| Other general and audit reports, and alert tab |
|
| Management tasks |
- User management administrator
- Exchange administrator
|
| Content search |
- Windows Azure Active Directory
- Microsoft Graph
|
