How to Disable Unlock Premium in Microsoft Teams and Block Teams Premium Trial
Microsoft Teams Premium is an add-on license offering advanced features like AI-powered meeting summaries, enhanced security, and webinar tools. However, many organizations prefer to control licensing centrally and prevent users from activating free trials or self-service purchases. This guide explains how to disable Unlock Premium in Teams, block Teams Premium purchases, and manage trial licenses effectively.
Why Does the Unlock Premium Button Show in Teams?
The Unlock Premium button appears because Microsoft promotes the Teams Premium free trial (30-day admin trial or 60-day end-user trial). If self-service purchase is enabled, users can activate the trial without admin approval.
How to Disable Unlock Premium in Microsoft Teams
- Go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center → Settings → Org Settings → Self-service purchase.
- Toggle Teams Premium to “Do not allow.”
- Alternatively, use PowerShell (MSCommerce module):
Install-Module MSCommerce
Get-MSCommerceProductPolicies -PolicyId AllowSelfServicePurchase
Set-MSCommerceProductPolicy -PolicyId AllowSelfServicePurchase -ProductId <TeamsPremiumID> -Enabled $false
Can I Remove Teams Premium Trial for All Users?
Yes. Admins can remove trial licenses from users in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center → Billing → Licenses or via Azure AD PowerShell. This ensures no user retains access after the trial ends.
How to Block Teams Premium Purchase in Microsoft 365
Navigate to Admin Center → Billing → Self-service purchase settings and set Teams Premium to “Do not allow.” This prevents users from buying or activating Teams Premium independently.
How to Disable Self-Service Purchase in Microsoft 365
Admins can disable self-service purchases globally:
- Admin Center → Settings → Org Settings → Self-service trials and purchases.
- Or via PowerShell for all products:
Set-MSCommerceProductPolicy -PolicyId AllowSelfServicePurchase -ProductId <ProductID> -Enabled $false
Is Teams Premium Automatically Enabled?
No. Teams Premium is not automatically enabled. It requires an add-on license assigned by admins.
How Long Is Microsoft Teams Premium Free Trial?
- Admin trial: 25 licenses for 30 days.
- End-user self-service trial: 60 days.
Can Users Activate Teams Premium Without Admin Approval?
Yes, if self-service purchase is allowed. End users can start a 60-day trial directly. To prevent this, admins must disable self-service purchase.
Quick Reference Table
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Disable Unlock Premium | Block self-service in Admin Center/PowerShell |
| Remove trial for all users | Remove licenses in Admin Center/Azure AD |
| Why button shows | Microsoft promotes trial by default |
| Block purchase | Admin Center → Billing → Self-service settings |
| Disable self-service | Admin Center or MSCommerce PowerShell |
| Auto-enabled? | No, requires add-on license |
| Trial length | 30 days (admin), 60 days (user) |
| User activation w/o admin | Yes, unless blocked |
