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How to Configure a Do Not Reply RMS Template in Microsoft 365 E5
Question details
The user needs to configure and activate a Do Not Reply Rights Management Services (RMS) template within a Microsoft 365 E5 tenant subscription.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 E5
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Setting up advanced data protection and restricted email policies (such as preventing replies) using Rights Management Services.
- Observed behavior
- The user is seeking the correct administrative steps and PowerShell commands to ensure the RMS service is active and the specific template is published and visible.
Ensure you have Global Administrator or Security Administrator privileges in your Microsoft 365 tenant before attempting to configure Rights Management Services or run the associated PowerShell commands.
Activate RMS and Configure Templates via PowerShell
Use the AIPService PowerShell module to manually activate the Azure Information Protection service and verify template publishing.
Microsoft 365 E5 includes powerful Rights Management capabilities. To use custom templates like 'Do Not Reply', the underlying Rights Management service must be fully activated for your tenant.
If the templates are not visible in your administration portal, you will need to utilize the AIPService module in PowerShell to forcefully enable the service and sync your policies.
Search for Windows PowerShell in your system menu, right-click it, and select 'Run as administrator'.
Type the command 'Install-Module -Name AIPService' and press Enter. Confirm any prompts to install the module from the PSGallery.
Run the command 'Connect-AipService' and sign in using your Microsoft 365 E5 administrator credentials.
Execute 'Get-AipService' to check the current status. If it is not active, run 'Enable-AipService' to activate Rights Management for your tenant.
Log in to the Microsoft Purview compliance portal to visually configure the 'Do Not Reply' template properties, ensure the sensitivity labels are published, and assign them to your users.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my RMS templates not visible to users in Microsoft 365?
The templates may not be published, or the backend Rights Management Service is currently inactive. Ensure you have enabled the service using the AIPService PowerShell module and that your label policies are correctly published via the Microsoft Purview portal.
What permissions are required to configure Azure Information Protection?
You need elevated administrative access, specifically Global Administrator or Security Administrator roles within your Microsoft 365 E5 tenant, to install the AIPService module and modify RMS templates.
Can I configure Rights Management templates without using PowerShell?
Yes, once the underlying service is actively running, you can manage and configure your templates, sensitivity labels, and label policies directly through the graphical interface of the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
