Managing Your OfficeSeries Subscriptions
This document provides comprehensive instructions for administering and overseeing all subscriptions within your organization. This manual ensures your subscriptions are efficiently managed and up-to-date.
Prerequisites
Before managing subscriptions, ensure you have:
- Subscription management permissions within the OfficeSeries application.
- For more information on managing permissions, see our Subscription Security And Permissions Guide
- Understanding of your organization's subscription management framework.
- For detailed guidelines, refer to our Subscription Management Policies
Get Started
To begin managing subscriptions, follow these steps:
- Log into the OfficeSeries application.
- Navigate to the "Subscriptions" section from the main menu.
You will see a list of all subscriptions within your organization.
View and Manage Your Subscriptions
This section outlines how to navigate and manage all subscriptions within your organization.
Subscription Information Guide
When viewing the list of subscriptions, you will see key information about each subscription, including:
- Subscription Name: Click on a subscription name to view detailed information, including the subscription ID, status, and assigned resources.
- Subscription ID: Displays the unique identifier for each subscription.
- Status: Indicates the current status of the subscription, such as "Active", "Inactive", or "Expired".
To update or view more information about a subscription, click on the subscription's name. This will take you to a detailed view where you can edit subscription information and manage assigned resources. Note that your ability to perform certain actions depends on your assigned role and permissions.
Creating a New Subscription
To add a new subscription to the system:
Navigate to the subscription list.
Click "New Subscription".
Enter the subscription's name and any other required information.
Click "Save".
For a detailed guide on creating new subscriptions, check out How To Add A New Subscription
Updating Subscription Information
To update existing subscription information:
Navigate to the subscription list.
Click on the subscription you wish to update.
Click "Edit Subscription".
Update the subscription's information as needed.
Click "Save".
For an in-depth guide on viewing and editing subscription details, refer to Updating Subscription Details.
Managing User Roles and Permissions within a Subscription
Managing user roles and permissions within a subscription is crucial for ensuring data security and access control. Here's how you can grant or revoke access to a subscription:
Granting Subscription Access
To grant access to a subscription:
Navigate to the subscription list.
Click on the subscription to which you wish to grant access.
Click "Access Control and User Permissions".
Choose "Add User" or "Add Group" to start adding new members to the subscription.
Select the appropriate role for the new member. Roles define the level of access and permissions the user or group will have within the subscription.
Use the search function to find and select the user or group you want to add.
Review the role and permissions to ensure they are correct, then click "Grant Permissions" to finalize adding the user or group to the subscription.
This process allows you to effectively manage who has access to specific subscriptions, ensuring that only authorized personnel can view or modify subscription details.
For more detailed instructions on adding user roles and permissions within a subscription, refer to our Manage Subscription Security And Permissions Guide.
Revoking Subscription Access
To revoke access to a subscription:
Navigate to the subscription list.
Click on the subscription from which you wish to remove access.
Click "Access Control and User Permissions".
Find the user or group to remove on the list.
Click "Delete" next to their name.
Confirm the action.
For more detailed instructions on managing user roles and permissions within a subscription, refer to our Manage Subscription Security And Permissions Guide.
Best Practices
For effective subscription management:
Regularly Review Subscriptions: Ensure all subscriptions are up-to-date and remove any that are no longer needed.
Monitor Subscription Status: Keep track of subscription statuses to manage renewals and expirations efficiently.
Use Detailed Descriptions: Provide clear and detailed descriptions for each subscription to avoid confusion.
Keep Subscription Information Current: Regularly update subscription details to reflect any changes in service or status.
Adhering to these practices alongside your organization's specific policies will enhance operational efficiency in managing subscriptions.
Summary
By following this guide, administrators and subscription managers can ensure subscriptions are well-organized, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational goals. Regular engagement with subscription details and management practices is essential for the success of your subscriptions.