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How to Add Microsoft Entra ID P1 to Microsoft 365 Licenses

John Wilson Oct 10, 2026 869 views

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The user wants to know if and how Microsoft Entra ID P1 can be added to existing Microsoft 365 Basic and Standard licenses to enforce access restrictions.

How to Add Microsoft Entra ID P1 to Microsoft 365 Licenses

Product: Microsoft 365
Device & OS: Windows 11
Scenario: An organization needs to restrict SharePoint access for specific users and limit logins to approved desktop computers while evaluating licensing requirements.
Observed behavior: Evaluating whether Microsoft Entra ID P1 can be purchased as a standalone add-on for a subset of users, and verifying its compatibility with Windows 11.

Before you start

Ensure you are logged into the Microsoft 365 admin center with Billing Administrator or Global Administrator privileges before attempting to purchase or assign new licenses.

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Purchase and Assign Standalone Entra ID P1 Licenses

You can purchase Microsoft Entra ID P1 as a standalone license directly from the admin center for the specific users who require restricted access policies.

Microsoft Entra ID P1 (formerly Azure Active Directory Premium P1) is available as an individual add-on license for organizations using Microsoft 365 Basic or Standard. Licensing only needs to cover the specific users who benefit from or are subject to the Conditional Access policies.

Access Purchase Services

Log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center, navigate to the left sidebar, and click on 'Billing' or 'Marketplace', then select 'Purchase services'.

Search for the License

Use the search bar to find 'Microsoft Entra ID P1' and select the standalone license option from the search results.

Purchase the Required Quantity

Choose the exact number of licenses you need (e.g., if you only need to restrict 5 users out of 10, purchase 5 licenses) and complete the checkout process.

Assign Licenses to Users

Go to 'Users' and select 'Active users'. Select the specific employees who need access restrictions, click 'Licenses and apps', and assign the new Entra ID P1 license to them.

Purchase and Assign Standalone Entra ID P1 Licenses

Windows 11 Compatibility: Windows 11 fully satisfies and exceeds any minimum Windows 10 requirements stated in the Microsoft Entra ID documentation for device compliance and access policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy Microsoft Entra ID P1 for only a subset of my employees?

Yes. You only need to purchase and assign licenses for the specific users who will be subject to the Conditional Access policies or who directly benefit from the Entra ID P1 features.

Is Microsoft Entra ID P1 included in Microsoft 365 Business Standard?

No, Entra ID P1 is not included in Business Basic or Business Standard plans. It must be purchased as a standalone license, though it is fully included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium and E3/E5 plans.

Does Windows 11 meet the Windows 10 requirement for Entra ID features?

Yes. Any feature or compliance policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires a minimum of Windows 10 is fully supported and satisfied by Windows 11.

How does Entra ID P1 help restrict SharePoint access?

By leveraging the Conditional Access feature included in Entra ID P1, administrators can create policies that block or grant access to SharePoint based on specific conditions, such as logging in from an approved desktop computer or a trusted IP address.

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