Exchange Online · Permissions & Delegation

Delegated Setup

Allows limited administrative access for initial Exchange setup and configuration tasks.

Scope: Exchange setup and installation tasks

Permissions

  • Perform initial Exchange configuration
  • Install and configure Exchange servers (hybrid)
  • Add servers to existing Exchange organization
  • Limited post-installation configuration

Common use cases

  • Hybrid Exchange deployment
  • Initial tenant configuration
  • Edge server setup

Best practices

  • Use only for initial deployment phases
  • Remove from role after setup complete
  • Document setup procedures

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