Managing admin roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center

Managing administrative roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center helps in maintaining security and ensuring that the right individuals have the appropriate access to perform their roles efficiently. This guide will walk you through the process of managing admin roles, helping you to delegate responsibilities securely within your organization.

Getting ready

To manage admin roles, you must have the Global Administrator or Privileged Administrator role assigned. Make sure you are signed in to the Microsoft 365 admin center with the appropriate permissions.

How to do it…

1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com.
2. In the left navigation pane, select Show all | Roles | Role assignments to view the list of roles and descriptions, as shown in Figure 2.35.

Figure 2.35 – Role assignments screen of the Microsoft 365 admin center

3. Select the name...