Does mail enable groups use a 365 license
Mail-enabled groups in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) do not require a separate license for each group member. Instead, the group is licensed based on the licenses assigned to the group's owners or managers.
Here's how it works:
- Group owners or managers: The individuals who create and manage the group are typically licensed users with a Microsoft 365 license (e.g., E3, E5, Business Premium, etc.). These licenses cover the group owners' or managers' use of the group.
- Mail-enabled groups: When a group is mail-enabled, it means that the group has a mailbox and can receive and send emails. Mail-enabled groups are licensed based on the licenses assigned to the group owners or managers.
- No additional license required: You don't need to purchase a separate license for each group member. The group's mailbox is licensed based on the licenses assigned to the group owners or managers.
However, there are some exceptions and considerations:
- Large groups: If you have a very large group with thousands of members, you might need to consider additional licensing requirements. In this case, you may need to purchase additional licenses or consider using a different group management solution.
- Group expansion: If you need to expand the group's functionality beyond basic email, you might require additional licenses. For example, if you want to use advanced features like group calendar, meeting scheduling, or document sharing, you may need to purchase additional licenses or upgrade to a higher-tier license plan.
- Group owners or managers: If the group owners or managers are not licensed users, you'll need to assign them a Microsoft 365 license to manage the group.
In summary, mail-enabled groups in Microsoft 365 do not require a separate license for each group member. The group is licensed based on the licenses assigned to the group owners or managers. However, there are exceptions and considerations for large groups, group expansion, and group owners or managers.