Follow the steps in this article to Use AllowSelfServicePurchase for the MSCommerce PowerShell module. This setting lets you turn off self-service purchase for specific products. If you want to prevent users from purchasing their own Pro license, change the AllowSelfServicePurchase setting using MSCommerce PowerShell commands. This option turns off self-service sign-up for all Microsoft cloud-based apps and services. Follow the steps in this article to Set MsolCompanySettings. If you want to disable all self-service sign-ups, change a setting in Azure Active Directory named AllowAdHocSubscriptions by using Azure AD PowerShell commands.

You'll use PowerShell commands to change the settings that control self-service sign-up and purchasing. Use PowerShell, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 to enable and disable self-service Your organization may not want these users to upgrade because of security, privacy, or expense.

For current users with a Power BI free license, who are being prompted to try or directly purchase a Power BI Pro license.

to ensure that all Power BI Pro or Premium Per User licenses fall under the enterprise agreement in order to take advantage of negotiated/discounted licensing rates.

Your organization prohibits use of the Power BI service due to data privacy or other concerns and needs to control the assignment of Power BI free licenses very closely.

Your organization has requirements for new Power BI Pro or Premium Per User licensees, such as mandatory training or user acknowledgment of data protection policies.

You need to ensure that all licenses are approved and managed according to defined processes.

Your organization has procurement processes in place to meet compliance, regulatory, security, and governance needs.

You may want to disable self-service when: When accessing cPanel OR WHM you see message which says cPanel license is not activated.

For current users with a Power BI free or Pro license, who now want to create and share content and upgrade themselves to a Power BI Premium Per User 60 day trial.

For individuals interested in trying Power BI, getting proficient, before purchasing a subscription for the entire organization.

For one-person or small organizations that need to purchase only one Power BI Pro license, or only a few licenses.

In larger and decentralized organizations (work or school), where individuals are often given the flexibility to purchase SaaS (Software as a service) licenses for their own use.

When to use self-service sign-up and purchase Self-service is a good idea: Your CSP may also be acting as the global admin for your organization, requiring that you contact them to help you change this setting. If you acquired Power BI through a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), the setting may be disabled to block users from signing up individually.

Bypass cpanel license update