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How to Find Microsoft Search and Intelligence in Microsoft 365 E5 Developer Accounts
Question details
The user wants to know if Microsoft Search and intelligence is available for Microsoft 365 E5 Developer accounts, as the option appears to be missing from their settings.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 E5 Developer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to view or configure tenant search capabilities in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- Observed behavior
- The Microsoft Search and intelligence menu option does not appear in the settings of the E5 Developer account admin center.
Ensure you are logged into the Microsoft 365 admin center using an account that has Global Administrator or Search Administrator privileges, as standard developer accounts will not see these tenant-level settings.
Verify Admin Permissions and Access Search Settings
Microsoft Search is available and enabled by default in E5 Developer accounts, but you must have the appropriate admin roles to view and manage it in the admin center.
Microsoft Search and intelligence integrates across supported Microsoft 365 services like Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Bing. Availability in the admin menu strictly depends on the tenant configuration and the logged-in administrator's permission level.
Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center and log in with your E5 Developer account credentials.
Navigate to the 'Roles' section on the left sidebar to ensure your current user account is assigned the Global Administrator or Search Administrator role.
On the left navigation pane, click on 'Settings' to expand the configuration menu.
Click on 'Search and intelligence' from the expanded list. From here, you can manage search configurations, bookmarks, acronyms, and intelligent search capabilities for your tenant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Search and intelligence option missing in my Microsoft 365 admin center?
This typically occurs if your user account lacks the Global Admin or Search Admin privileges required to view these settings. It can also happen if your E5 Developer tenant was just created and is still provisioning backend services.
Is Microsoft Search automatically enabled in Developer accounts?
Yes, Microsoft Search is generally enabled by default across all supported Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Bing within an E5 Developer tenant.
Do I need an additional license to use Microsoft Search and Intelligence?
No, Microsoft Search and Intelligence features are fully included at no extra cost within your Microsoft 365 E5 Developer subscription.
