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Try this first
- 1Decide: are old messages truly needed?
- 2If yes: upgrade to Pro or Business+
- 3If unsure: export workspace data as JSON
- 4Evaluate if Teams or alternative fits better
When to bring us in
Compliance retention requirement? Pro tier minimum needed.
See also
- New hire has an account but cannot reach Outlook or TeamsAn M365 account without a license is an empty shell. Assigning takes a few clicks, but picking the right plan pays off long-term.
- Employee left, but their email must be retainedPulling the license straight away starts a 30-day timer on the mailbox. The right route keeps access to the mail without paying for the license.
- We pay for licenses nobody usesBetween leavers, duplicate plans, and test accounts there is often 10-20% wasted license spend. A usage report exposes it fast.
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