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How to Buy a Separate Power Automate Premium License
Question details
The user wants to know if they can purchase a single Power Automate Premium user license for a Microsoft 365 account without paying for a full Microsoft 365 E3 upgrade.
- Product
- Microsoft Power Automate
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding premium connector access for specific users in a small or medium-sized business.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs premium Power Automate features but wants to clarify the licensing requirements to avoid unnecessary E3 plan costs.
Ensure you have global administrator or billing administrator privileges in your Microsoft 365 admin center before attempting to purchase and assign new licenses.
Purchase and Assign via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
You can buy a standalone Power Automate Premium per-user license directly through the admin center without upgrading your base Microsoft 365 plan.
Microsoft allows you to mix and match licenses. You do not need a Microsoft 365 E3 plan solely to unlock premium connectors. A standalone per-user license is fully sufficient.
Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center and log in with your billing or global admin credentials.
On the left-hand menu, expand the 'Billing' section and click on 'Purchase services'.
Type 'Power Automate Premium' in the search bar and select the standalone per-user plan from the results.
Choose the required number of licenses for your team and proceed through the checkout process.
Go to 'Users' > 'Active users', click on the specific user who needs premium connectors, and assign the newly purchased Power Automate Premium license to their account.
Purchase Directly from the Power Automate Pricing Page
If you prefer not to navigate the Admin Center, you can purchase licenses directly from the official Power Automate website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Microsoft 365 E3 plan to use premium connectors in Power Automate?
No. You do not need to upgrade to a Microsoft 365 E3 plan. You can unlock premium connectors simply by purchasing a standalone Power Automate Premium license for the specific user.
What features are included in the Power Automate Premium license?
The Power Automate Premium license includes full access to premium connectors, the ability to use on-premises data gateways, and rights to run attended Robotic Process Automation (RPA) desktop flows.
Can I buy a Power Automate license for just one user in my organization?
Yes. Power Automate Premium is sold on a per-user basis. Small and medium-sized businesses can purchase a single license and assign it to only one user via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
