MC1152317 – Membership management of SharePoint Embedded containers through PowerShell (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, World tenant

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Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

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Summary:
New PowerShell cmdlets for managing SharePoint Embedded container membership will roll out worldwide from late September to October 2025. Administrators can add, update, or remove users via PowerShell without using the SharePoint Admin Center. Update your PowerShell module and inform your team to prepare.

Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing new PowerShell cmdlets that allow SharePoint Embedded administrators to manage container membership directly through PowerShell. This update provides greater flexibility and automation capabilities, reducing reliance on the SharePoint Admin Center for user role management.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late September 2025 and is expected to complete by late October 2025.

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Created:
2025-09-13

updated:
2025-09-13

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Risk of User Management Errors
Without proper preparation and training on the new PowerShell cmdlets, administrators may inadvertently add, update, or remove users incorrectly, leading to unauthorized access or loss of access for users.
   - roles: SharePoint Embedded Administrators, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.online.sharepoint.powershell/add-spocontaineruser?view=sharepoint-ps, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.online.sharepoint.powershell/remove-spocontaineruser?view=sharepoint-ps

Disruption in User Access Management
If administrators are not familiar with the new cmdlets, there may be delays in managing user roles, resulting in potential disruptions in user access to necessary resources.
   - roles: SharePoint Embedded Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.online.sharepoint.powershell/set-spocontaineruser?view=sharepoint-ps, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/sharepoint/sharepoint-online/connect-sharepoint-online?view=sharepoint-ps

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