SharePoint backup requires licensing every read/write user
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- License Program Guide: all users licensed for read/write access to the SharePoint environment must be licensed for backup; external and non-authenticated users are excluded. (effective 2026-05-19)
- Applies when
- Backing up SharePoint (online or on-premises)
- Applies to
- Mail and Cloud User licences
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