Manage User Accounts in Office 365: Enabling and Disabling Users

Microsoft 365 is a subscription offering the latest, most collaborative features, including powerful Office desktop apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, in a seamless, integrated experience.

a) How do I disable a user account or block sign-in in Microsoft 365 ?

1. First, log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center using your Microsoft credentials.

2. Then, select Users and click Active Users.

3. After that, select the specific user from the list of active users in Office 365 and click on the Block sign-in button.

4. Next, check the “Block this user from signing in” box in the “Block Login” window. If signed in, the user will be automatically removed within 60 minutes.

5. Finally, click “Save Changes” and a message will appear indicating that the user will be automatically logged out of all Microsoft services in Microsoft Office 365 within 60 minutes.

b) How do I enable user accounts or unblock sign-ins in Office 365 ?

1. First, click on Active Users.

2. Then, select the specific user on the Active Users page and click Unblock sign-in.

3. After that, uncheck the “Block this user from signing in” box on the “Unblock Sign-in” page and click the “Save Changes” button.

4. Next, the user is now unblocked from signing in, but it may take up to 15 minutes for them to log in again.

5. Finally, Office 365 users will be able to access their account or SharePoint Online site.