How to Perform a Microsoft 365 License Audit (And Actually Stop Overpaying) If your organization runs on Microsoft 365, there's a good chance you're paying for more than you use. Licenses pile up quietly — a disabled account here, an unused seat there — and before long a meaningful slice of the IT budget is going toward nothing. A license audit is how you find that waste and claw it back. This guide walks through what a Microsoft 365 license audit actually is, who should run one, how often, and the concrete steps for finding the five most common sources of licensing waste. It's built for IT admins, sysadmins, and anyone responsible for keeping a Microsoft 365 tenant lean. What Is a Microsoft 365 License Audit? A Microsoft 365 license audit is a structured review of every license assigned across your tenant, done to confirm each one is actually needed and correctly sized. Audits generally serve two purposes: cutting unnecessary spend, and surfacing compliance gap...