After purchasing Microsoft 365 Business Premium, you’re given the option to use a domain you own or to buy one during the sign-up. If you purchased a new domain when you signed up, you can go straight to 'add users' and assign licenses. If not, follow the below process:
- Add your domain by signing into the Microsoft 365 admin center. After installing your Office Apps page, you can write your chosen domain under ‘Add a domain’.
- Follow the steps in the wizard to create DNS records at any DNS hosting provider for Microsoft 365 to verify you own the domain. If you know your domain host, take a look at Microsoft’s host-specific instructions.
- You can now add users in the wizard who will be automatically assigned a Microsoft 365 Business Premium license.
- Once you've added your users, you can share credentials with them which you can print out, email or download.
- When connecting your domain, the setup wizard usually detects your registrar and will provide you with a link to step-by-step instructions for updating your DNS records at the registrar website.
- Simply follow the steps in the wizard and email and other services will be set up for you.
- When you reach the ‘Increase protection from advanced cyber threats’ page and ‘Prevent leaks of sensitive data’ page, it’s advised to accept the defaults to ensure Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection can scan files in Office Apps and also prevent the accidental sharing of information outside your business.