What You Need to Know Before October 2025
Microsoft is strengthening its commitment to Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners by introducing new eligibility requirements starting October 1, 2025. If you’re an indirect reseller, here are the key steps to maintain your status and continue receiving incentives.
Requirements to Maintain Your CSP Indirect Reseller Status
To remain eligible as an indirect cloud solution provider, you must:
- Have an authorized legal profile in your Microsoft Partner Center
- Add a security contact to your profile via the same link
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all administrators in your Partner Center
- Generate at least $1,000 USD in billed revenue over the past 12 months
- Accept the Microsoft Partner Agreement (MPA) for indirect resellers
New Requirements to Receive Microsoft Incentives
Starting in the fiscal year July 2025 – June 2026, Microsoft is restructuring its incentive program to better support CSP partners. To qualify, you must:
- Hold CSP authorization
- Have a solution designation or earn 25 points in the domain for which you’ll receive incentives 👉 Check your points here: Solutions partners: Overview. You also need to make sure you are enrolled in the Microsoft Incentives program (see details here: Enroll in the Incentives Program and Manage Users – Partner Center | Microsoft Learn)
- Achieve a trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $25,000 USD
Why These Changes Matter
In July, Microsoft announced increased investments in the CSP program.
These updates aim to:
- Align incentives more closely with partner performance
- Encourage specialization and skill development
- Strengthen security and compliance across the Microsoft ecosystem
Don’t Miss: September Webinars
To help you navigate these changes, ITCloud is hosting a series of webinars in September. These sessions will:
- Explain the new requirements in detail
- Provide live Q&A opportunities
- Help you prepare your organization for the transition
💡 Tip: Start reviewing your profile, revenue, and solution designations now to avoid disruptions to your status or incentive eligibility.
Need help getting compliant? ITCloud can walk you through it step by step!
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