Checking general usage data for Microsoft 365 apps and services

Monitoring usage data helps understand the adoption and utilization of Microsoft 365 apps and services within your organization. This recipe provides steps to access and review general usage data, helping you make informed decisions about training, support, and resource allocation.

Getting ready

You need to be a Global Administrator or Global Reader.

How to do it…

1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com.
2. Select Reports | Usage from the left navigation menu.
3. Review the usage data for various Microsoft 365 apps and services including:
   • Copilot for Microsoft 365
   • Exchange
   • Forms
   • Microsoft 365 apps
   • Microsoft Browser
   • Microsoft Teams
   • Microsoft Teams apps
   • OneDrive
   • Project
   • SharePoint

Figure 14.14 – Usage reports in Microsoft 365 admin center

4. Use the calendar filter at the top of each app’s reports to adjust the time span as needed...