| author | barclayn |
|---|---|
| ms.author | barclayn |
| ms.date | 01/31/2025 |
| ms.service | entra-id |
| ms.topic | include |
Using administrative units requires a Microsoft Entra ID P1 license for each administrative unit administrator who is assigned directory roles over the scope of the administrative unit, and a Microsoft Entra ID Free license for each administrative unit member. Creating administrative units is available with a Microsoft Entra ID Free license. If you are using rules for dynamic membership groups for administrative units, each administrative unit member requires a Microsoft Entra ID P1 license. To find the right license for your requirements, see Comparing generally available features of the Free and Premium editions.
Restricted management administrative units require a Microsoft Entra ID P1 license for each administrative unit administrator, and Microsoft Entra ID Free licenses for administrative unit members. To find the right license for your requirements, see Comparing generally available features of the Free and Premium editions.