Microsoft Entra ID · M365 Workloads & Services
Office Apps Administrator
Can manage Microsoft 365 apps cloud settings including policies, feature management, and whats new content.
Scope: Cloud settings and policy management for Microsoft 365 Apps
Permissions
- Manage cloud policies for Office apps
- Configure self-service download settings
- Manage whats new feature visibility
- View Office app usage reports
- Configure Office app settings
- Manage support tickets
Common use cases
- Office app policy configuration
- Feature rollout management
- Whats new content control
- App usage analytics
- Update channel management
Best practices
- Define cloud policies per user group
- Control feature announcements
- Monitor app health
- Coordinate with desktop management
- Review usage trends
Security considerations
- Policy changes affect all users
- Feature settings may have security implications
- Coordinate with security on macros/add-ins
Common questions
When should I assign the Office Apps Administrator role?
Assign Office Apps Administrator when you need to: Office app policy configuration; Feature rollout management; Whats new content control; App usage analytics; and Update channel management. It is part of Microsoft Entra ID and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.
What can someone with the Office Apps Administrator role do?
The Office Apps Administrator role grants permissions including: Manage cloud policies for Office apps; Configure self-service download settings; Manage whats new feature visibility; View Office app usage reports; Configure Office app settings; and Manage support tickets. See the Permissions section above for the full list.
What are the security risks of the Office Apps Administrator role?
Key considerations when assigning Office Apps Administrator: Policy changes affect all users; Feature settings may have security implications; and Coordinate with security on macros/add-ins. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.