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Does Microsoft 365 E5 Include Power Automate Premium Connectors?
Question details
The user needs to know if their Microsoft 365 E5 subscription grants access to Power Automate premium connectors.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 E5
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing available capabilities and entitlements for building automated workflows within an enterprise environment.
- Observed behavior
- Trying to determine the exact licensing requirements to use premium connectors, as standard E5 capabilities do not seem to cover them.
Verify your current active licenses and admin privileges in the Microsoft 365 admin center before attempting to purchase or assign new subscriptions.
Acquire a Standalone Power Automate Premium License
Since Microsoft 365 E5 only includes standard connectors, you must purchase and assign a standalone Power Automate Premium license for any workflow requiring premium connectors.
A Microsoft 365 E5 license provides robust productivity tools but does not include Power Automate premium connectors. Premium connectors are exclusively included in standalone Power Automate plans. To utilize these advanced connections (such as SQL Server, Salesforce, or Dataverse), you must upgrade the specific user's licensing.
Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center using an account with Global Admin or Billing Admin privileges.
In the left-hand menu, go to 'Billing' and then click on 'Purchase services' to view available Microsoft subscriptions.
Type 'Power Automate Premium' into the search bar, select the appropriate standalone license plan, and proceed with the purchase.
Go to 'Users' > 'Active users', select the user who needs to build or run the premium flows, and assign the newly purchased Power Automate Premium license to their account.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between standard and premium connectors in Power Automate?
Standard connectors connect to common Microsoft 365 services (like SharePoint, Outlook, and OneDrive) and are included in standard M365 licenses. Premium connectors connect to enterprise or third-party services (like Salesforce, SQL Server, or Dataverse) and require a standalone Power Automate Premium license.
Do any Microsoft 365 enterprise plans include premium connectors?
No. Microsoft 365 plans, including E3 and E5, only include standard connectors. You must purchase standalone Power Automate licenses for premium connector functionality.
How can I check if I already have a Power Automate Premium license?
You can check your assigned licenses by logging into your Microsoft account, clicking on your profile picture, selecting 'View account', and then navigating to the 'Subscriptions' page to see if Power Automate Premium is listed.
