IURs
Internal Use Rights (IURs) are Microsoft licenses granted to partners for running their own business, such as building, testing, and operating internal systems, without a customer purchase. They are a partner benefit designed to help partners use and learn the products they sell.
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft licenses for a partner’s own internal business use.
- Support building, testing, and running internal systems.
- A partner benefit tied to Microsoft partner programs.
- Benefit terms have changed over time; check current rules.
How IURs work
Qualifying partners receive product licenses for internal use as part of their partner benefits. The specific products and quantities depend on the partner’s status and program, and Microsoft has revised these benefits over time.
Why it matters for Microsoft CSPs
IURs let partners run their own operations on the products they sell, which supports both cost efficiency and product expertise. Because the benefit rules change, partners track their current entitlements.
How Work 365 supports this
Work 365 helps partners keep visibility of their Microsoft subscriptions, including internal ones, alongside customer billing. See the CSP Billing Platform.
Related terms: CSP, Microsoft Partner Center, Microsoft 365.
FAQ
What does IUR stand for?
Internal Use Rights.
What can IURs be used for?
A partner’s own internal business use, such as building, testing, and running internal systems.
