Renewing Microsoft Partner Relationship

What is Microsoft Partner Relationship?

When you purchase Microsoft 365 with us, Microsoft requires you to renew our partner relationship or Granular Delegated Admin Permissions (GDAP). This requirement is a critical security feature designed to provide you with the ability to regulate the level of access granted to your employees or external service providers for your Microsoft cloud services.

What's New?

We implemented a new process that will allow you to renew the Microsoft Partner Relationship Permissions for Microsoft 365 in your Account Manager when you are within 90 days of expiration or in an expired status. Below are screenshots of what you will see based on the status of your Microsoft Partner Relationship.

1. Before 90 days of Expiration – If your Partner Relationship does not expire in the next 90 days, you will only see a closed card.

2. Within 90 days of Expiration – If your Partner Relationship is within 90 days of expiration, you will see an open card with a notification of the expiration date and a Call to Action to initiate the relationship request.

3. Expired – If your Partner Relationship has expired, you will still see an open card with a badge indicating that it has already expired and a Call to Action to initiate the relationship request.

 

How Do I Renew the Microsoft Partner Relationship?

Renewing the Microsoft Partner Relationship allows us to continue to support and manage your Microsoft 365 services as a reseller. Below are steps on how to renew the Microsoft Partner Relationship in your Network Solutions Account Manager.

1. Log in to your Network Solutions account via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
2. Click Microsoft Office 365 on the left navigation menu.
3. On the Office 365 page, click the AUTHORIZE PARTNER RELATIONSHIP button.

4. Copy and paste the re-authorization link to your browser and follow the instructions.

It will take you to the Microsoft Partner Center, where you will need to approve the Partner Relationship.

 

Review

The new feature we implemented on the Office 365 page of the Account Manager provides timely reminders regarding the status of your Microsoft Partner Relationship, allowing you to stay informed and on top of important renewals. By streamlining this process, we aim to make it easier for you to manage and maintain your partnership.