When trying to sign up for the Microsoft 365 Developer Sandbox I get a message that I am not eligible so I cannot complete the module.

Question

I have never previously used the developer sandbox and when i go through the sign up process I get a message that I am not eligible for the developer sandbox program so I can't complete the modules for the certification I am trying to complete.

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Answer 1

Recently, Microsoft has stopped providing free M365 developer tenant due to security reasons. You must have a Visual studio license to get one.

Source: https://o365reports.com/2024/03/14/creating-a-free-microsoft-365-e5-developer-tenant-is-no-longer-possible/

Answer 2

Hi Thomas Aird,

Thank you for reaching out to us on the Microsoft Q&A platform.
Typically, you need a Visual Studio subscription, with standard Professional or Enterprise subscriptions qualifying for this developer subscription. It's important to ensure that the email is not associated with a Microsoft 365 tenant (like those ending in *.onmicrosoft.com) and that it meets the eligibility requirements for the Microsoft 365 Developer Program. Please follow below:

How do I get a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox subscription ?

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