Assign a Teams Phone licence

Give a user the licence they need to make phone calls.

Microsoft Teams device
What you needAffects
Microsoft 365 admin access, and a spare Teams Phone licenceThat user's ability to make and take phone calls

1. Assign the licence

  1. Open the admin centerSign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  2. Find the userGo to Users → Active users and select the person.
  3. Open licencesOpen Licenses and apps.
  4. Tick Teams PhoneTick Teams Phone, or a plan that includes it such as Microsoft 365 E5 or Business Voice.
  5. SaveClick Save changes.

2. Next steps

Assign the user a phone number in the Teams admin center. It can take a few hours for the dial pad to appear.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely cause and fix
No licences availableBuy more licences in the Microsoft 365 admin center under Billing.
Licence assigned but no dial padThe user also needs a phone number and calling plan or Operator Connect number.
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