Discover Microsoft Teams Exploratory: The Perfect Start for Collaboration!

Curious about what Microsoft Teams has to offer? With the Microsoft Teams Exploratory license, you get a free 12-month trial experience to explore all the features of Teams and connected Office 365 services. A great opportunity to discover how Teams can help your organization! 💼✨

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What is Microsoft Teams Exploratory?

Microsoft Teams Exploratory is designed for organizations using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)¹. It provides employees without an active Teams license with access to powerful collaboration tools at no additional cost.

What do you get with Teams Exploratory? 🎁

✔ Full access to Teams functionalities:

Chat, make calls, organize video meetings and share files.
Collaborate in channels and team spaces.

✔ Access to Office 365 services:

Exchange Online (Plan 1): For professional emails.
SharePoint Online (Plan 1): Document Management and Collaboration.
OneDrive for Business: Storage in the Cloud.

✔ Management options for administrators:

Administrators can easily enable or disable access for specific users. 🔒

Who can use Teams Exploratory? 🤔

You are eligible if:

You have a managed email address within an Azure AD domain.
Your organization already has a paid subscription with Microsoft.
You do not yet have an active Teams license.
There is no specific license allocation policy on your account.

✨ Bonus: Don’t have an active Teams license? No problem! Once you sign up, the Exploratory license is automatically activated.

How do you sign up? 📝

Follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Open Microsoft Teams via the desktop app or teams.microsoft.com. 2️⃣ Log in with your work or school account. 3️⃣ You will automatically gain access to the Exploratory license! 🎉 Administrators receive an email notification as soon as a user activates the Exploratory experience.

Why Microsoft Teams Exploratory? 🤝

This free trial license offers:

No risk, but maximum value: You can test all features without obligation.
A seamless collaboration experience: Teams helps you work more effectively, even remotely.
Ability to scale up: Is Teams the solution for your organization? Easily expand your subscription!

FAQ: Everything you need to know about Microsoft Teams Exploratory 🛠️

❓ What is Microsoft Teams Exploratory?

Microsoft TeamsExploratory is a free license that allows users in your organization to try out Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 apps. It is ideal for companies that have not yet fully transitioned to Microsoft 365 and want to explore the capabilities of Teams.

❓ What replaces Microsoft Teams Exploratory?

When the free trial of Teams Exploratory expires, you can switch to a paid Microsoft 365 subscription. This will allow you to retain access to the full functionality of Teams and other Microsoft tools.

❓ What types of Teams can you create in Microsoft Teams?

There are four main types of Teams you can create:

Private Team – Accessible by invitation only.
Public Team – Anyone within the organization can become a member.
Organization-wide Team – Automatic membership for all users within the organization.
Shared Team – Collaboration with users outside the organization.

❓ How much does the Microsoft Teams Exploratory license cost?

The Exploratory license is free and is usually offered for a limited period of time (usually one year). After that, you can upgrade to a paid Microsoft 365 subscription.

❓ How can you activate Microsoft Teams Exploratory?

Users without an active Microsoft 365 subscription can activate the license automatically by logging into Microsoft Teams. Your organization’s administrator can also assign the license through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

❓ Is Microsoft Teams Exploratory available to everyone?

The license is available to users in organizations that do not have existing Microsoft 365 licenses, such as Microsoft Teams Essentials. It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses that want to explore Microsoft’s collaboration tools.

Microsoft Teams Exploratory is your chance to take collaborations to the next level at no upfront cost. Want to know how this can strengthen your team? Try it out today²! 🚀💡 Want to get more out of Microsoft Teams? At ALTA-ICT, we offer packages with Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Find out everything on our modern workplace page! 🚀

¹https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/microsoftteams/microsoft-teams-exploratory/3846250 ²https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/upgrade-from-teams-exploratory

About the author

My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace. 🎯 Need help with your Microsoft 365 strategy?
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