You get an error message when you try to remove a domain from Microsoft 365

Problem

You can't remove a domain from Microsoft 365. When you try to remove the domain, you receive an error message.

This issue can occur for different reasons. The error message that you receive reflects the cause of the issue.

Solution

To fix this issue, go to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles, depending on the error message that you receive:

  • 2787250 "You cannot delete the default domain" error when you try to remove a domain from Microsoft 365
  • 2787264 "Cannot Remove Domain" error when you try to remove a domain from Microsoft 365
  • 2787210 "Unable to remove this domain" error when you try to remove a domain from Microsoft 365
  • 2787792 "Domain has associated subdomains" or "You cannot remove a domain that has subdomains" error when you try to remove a domain from Microsoft 365
  • 2787317 The "Remove" domain link is unavailable or "You cannot remove the initial domain" error when you try to remove a domain from Microsoft 365

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