From 4675a9e8d2ad393e8b8557b98a3567c31774eb8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: akagarwa-msft <158249709+akagarwa-msft@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2026 09:38:06 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Revise eligibility and description for Microsoft 365 Developer Program Updated the description and eligibility criteria for Visual Studio subscribers joining the Microsoft 365 Developer Program. --- docs/join-with-visual-studio.md | 8 ++++++-- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md b/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md index a80fd0b..ef0c228 100644 --- a/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md +++ b/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md @@ -1,12 +1,16 @@ --- title: Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program with a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscription -description: All new members of the Microsoft 365 Developer Program (including Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise subscribers) can sign up for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription (Windows not included). +description: Learn how eligible Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise subscribers can join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program and set up a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox. +ms.date: 09/02/2026 ms.localizationpriority: high --- # Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program as a Visual Studio subscriber -Visual Studio subscribers with standard Professional or Enterprise subscriptions qualify for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription that renews automatically for as long as you remain a Visual Studio subscriber. When you join the program as a Visual Studio subscriber, you can set up a developer sandbox subscription that is linked to your Visual Studio subscription. It will not be subject to expiration due to inactivity (or our failure to detect activity that is not in scope for renewal monitoring). +Eligible Visual Studio subscribers with standard Professional or Enterprise subscriptions qualify for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription that renews automatically for as long as they remain eligible. When you join the program as a Visual Studio subscriber, you can set up a developer sandbox subscription that is linked to your Visual Studio subscription. It will not be subject to expiration due to inactivity (or our failure to detect activity that is not in scope for renewal monitoring). + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> **Microsoft employees aren't eligible to request or provision a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox through the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.** This compliance restriction applies even if an employee has a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise standard subscription. > [!NOTE] > Your Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription is for development purposes only and can be revoked if you use it for purposes other than development. For details, see the [Microsoft 365 Developer Program Terms and Conditions](terms-and-conditions.md). From 760b37373469e4d87c3793d3f3437c0cd23a215f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Akansha Agarwal Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:34 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Address Visual Studio eligibility review feedback Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/join-with-visual-studio.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md b/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md index ef0c228..e8387a5 100644 --- a/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md +++ b/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md @@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high # Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program as a Visual Studio subscriber -Eligible Visual Studio subscribers with standard Professional or Enterprise subscriptions qualify for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription that renews automatically for as long as they remain eligible. When you join the program as a Visual Studio subscriber, you can set up a developer sandbox subscription that is linked to your Visual Studio subscription. It will not be subject to expiration due to inactivity (or our failure to detect activity that is not in scope for renewal monitoring). +If you're an eligible Visual Studio subscriber with a standard Professional or Enterprise subscription, you qualify for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription that renews automatically as long as you remain eligible. When you join the program as a Visual Studio subscriber, you can set up a developer sandbox subscription that is linked to your Visual Studio subscription. It will not be subject to expiration due to inactivity (or our failure to detect activity that is not in scope for renewal monitoring). > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Microsoft employees aren't eligible to request or provision a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox through the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.** This compliance restriction applies even if an employee has a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise standard subscription. +> **Microsoft employees aren't eligible to request or provision a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox through the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.** This compliance restriction applies to Microsoft employees even if they have a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise standard subscription. > [!NOTE] > Your Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription is for development purposes only and can be revoked if you use it for purposes other than development. For details, see the [Microsoft 365 Developer Program Terms and Conditions](terms-and-conditions.md). From 6939cf4d6506eb1f83bacea5061a4cc11eb994cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Akansha Agarwal Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:39:39 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Clarify eligible Visual Studio subscriptions Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/join-with-visual-studio.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md b/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md index e8387a5..f4e2ff3 100644 --- a/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md +++ b/docs/join-with-visual-studio.md @@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high # Join the Microsoft 365 Developer Program as a Visual Studio subscriber -If you're an eligible Visual Studio subscriber with a standard Professional or Enterprise subscription, you qualify for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription that renews automatically as long as you remain eligible. When you join the program as a Visual Studio subscriber, you can set up a developer sandbox subscription that is linked to your Visual Studio subscription. It will not be subject to expiration due to inactivity (or our failure to detect activity that is not in scope for renewal monitoring). +If you have an eligible Visual Studio Professional standard or Visual Studio Enterprise standard subscription, you qualify for a Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription that renews automatically while your eligible Visual Studio subscription remains active. When you join the program as a Visual Studio subscriber, you can set up a developer sandbox subscription that is linked to your Visual Studio subscription. It will not be subject to expiration due to inactivity (or our failure to detect activity that is not in scope for renewal monitoring). > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Microsoft employees aren't eligible to request or provision a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox through the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.** This compliance restriction applies to Microsoft employees even if they have a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise standard subscription. +> **Microsoft employees aren't eligible to request or provision a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox through the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.** This compliance restriction applies to Microsoft employees even if they have a Visual Studio Professional standard or Visual Studio Enterprise standard subscription. > [!NOTE] > Your Microsoft 365 E5 developer subscription is for development purposes only and can be revoked if you use it for purposes other than development. For details, see the [Microsoft 365 Developer Program Terms and Conditions](terms-and-conditions.md).