How to Change the Digital Partner of Record to Dell in Microsoft 365 and Azure
Question details
The user needs to change their Digital Partner of Record (DPOR) to Dell in Microsoft 365 and Azure portals.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 and Azure
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Updating the Partner Relationships settings when an outdated partner is currently displayed.
- Observed behavior
- The portals show an outdated partner under Partner Relationships, making it difficult to replace the partner with Dell.
Ensure you have global administrator or billing administrator privileges in your Microsoft 365 or Azure portal before attempting to change your partner relationships.
Request a DPOR Update via Microsoft Q&A Forum
Since direct portal updates can sometimes fail due to outdated partner cache, reaching out to Microsoft Support or the dedicated Q&A forum is the most effective workaround.
When the Microsoft 365 or Azure portal locks your partner relationship settings or fails to update the display name, backend intervention is often required. The Microsoft support team can override the frontend glitch.
Navigate to the official Microsoft Q&A forum for the relevant Azure service or Microsoft 365 administration.
Create a new thread explaining that you need to update your Digital Partner of Record to Dell, mentioning the difficulty in removing the outdated partner via the portal.
Include your tenant ID and subscription details when contacted privately by a Microsoft agent (avoid sharing sensitive info publicly) so they can verify your relationship.
Allow the Azure support team to manually verify the partner relationship and update the Digital Partner of Record to Dell on their backend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Digital Partner of Record (DPOR)?
A Digital Partner of Record (DPOR) is a designation that allows Microsoft to recognize and reward partners who help customers design, build, deploy, or manage cloud services like Azure and Microsoft 365.
Why can't I change my Azure partner to Dell directly in the portal?
Sometimes the portal caches outdated partner relationships or requires administrative override due to billing locks or legacy subscriptions. In such cases, Microsoft Support must manually update the partner record.
Do I need special permissions to change the Partner of Record?
Yes, you must be a Global Administrator, Billing Administrator, or have equivalent elevated privileges within the Microsoft 365 admin center or Azure portal to modify partner relationships.
Will changing my partner of record affect my active subscriptions?
No, updating your Digital Partner of Record only changes which partner is associated with your account for advisory and support recognition. It does not interrupt your active Azure or Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
