Exciting updates coming to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program

We’re excited to share an early look at upcoming changes to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program – changes that are directly shaped by the valuable feedback we’ve received from our developer community. Our roadmap focuses on making the program more robust, secure, and accessible, and we have been listening closely to what you have told us you need.

The Microsoft 365 Developer Program has long been a great resource for developers building solutions on the Microsoft 365 platform. However, we also recognize that the current experience has some limitations, especially when it comes to serving the diverse needs of our global audience.

Over the next few months, we will be rolling out a series of updates designed to significantly improve the developer experience. Here is a preview of what is coming.

Enhancements to subscription and tenant management

• Streamlined Tenant Provisioning: A new and improved tenant provisioning flow is introduced as the default for all new Microsoft 365 Developer Program qualified members. These tenants are commercially enabled with add-on option. Once the initial rollout is complete, existing members will also have the option to transition to the new experience by expiring their current tenant and provisioning a new tenant for their usage.
• Support for Commercial Add-ons: Members will be able to purchase additional subscriptions on their development tenant provisioned through the new experience – including Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses – later this year.
• Improved Tenant Ownership and Management: We are enabling clearer identification of tenant owners, making it easier for developers to manage and secure their environments.
• Option to Transition to Paid Subscriptions: If you decide to move beyond the Developer Program, you will have the ability to convert your development tenant into a standard paid Microsoft 365 subscription.

More improvements on the horizon

We are also exploring additional ways to make the Microsoft 365 Developer Program more inclusive, flexible, and valuable for a broader global developer base. These improvements are currently in planning, and we will share more details as the roadmap is finalized.

What’s next

We will provide a comprehensive update by September 2025, outlining the next wave of changes. Please note that aside from what’s mentioned above, no other changes are currently planned for existing Developer Program members.

Thank you for your continued engagement and feedback. It is helping us shape a better future for the Microsoft 365 Developer Program—and we are just getting started.