*For this entry exists the more relevant or more recent entry MC973493
check before: 2025-01-31
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Loop, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact

Details:
Summary:
Admins can ensure new Loop workspaces are managed by existing Microsoft 365 Groups, similar to SharePoint Team sites. The rollout will begin in late June 2025 and complete by late July 2025. This setting may impact governance processes and ease of workspace creation for end-users. No preparation is needed.
Details:
Updated April 2, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Admins will be able to ensure that new Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to SharePoint Team sites.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late July (previously late April).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-11-09
updated:
2025-04-03
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in early 2025, Microsoft Loop workspaces in Microsoft 365 will require connection to an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to SharePoint Team sites, to ensure consistency and governance, necessitating adjustments for short-term projects or spontaneous collaborations.
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2025-04-03 | MC Last Updated | 02/06/2025 20:45:53 | 2025-04-02T18:24:45Z |
2025-04-03 | MC Messages | Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Admins will be able to ensure that new Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to SharePoint Team sites. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late April (previously late February). | Updated April 2, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Admins will be able to ensure that new Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to SharePoint Team sites. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late July (previously late April). |
2025-04-03 | MC End Time | 06/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-15T09:00:00Z |
2025-04-03 | MC Summary | New Loop workspaces in Microsoft 365 will require connection and management by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, aligning with SharePoint Team sites management. This feature will roll out from late March to late April 2025, with no preparation needed from admins. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 details this update. | Admins can ensure new Loop workspaces are managed by existing Microsoft 365 Groups, similar to SharePoint Team sites. The rollout will begin in late June 2025 and complete by late July 2025. This setting may impact governance processes and ease of workspace creation for end-users. No preparation is needed. |
2025-02-07 | MC Messages | Admins will be able to ensure that new Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to SharePoint Team sites.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. | Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Admins will be able to ensure that new Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to SharePoint Team sites. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late April (previously late February). |
2025-02-07 | MC Title | Microsoft Loop – Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces | (Updated) Microsoft Loop – Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces |
2025-02-07 | MC Last Updated | 11/09/2024 00:22:18 | 2025-02-06T20:45:53Z |
2025-02-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
2025-02-07 | MC Summary | New Loop workspaces in Microsoft 365 will require connection and management by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, aligning with SharePoint Team sites management. This feature will roll out from late January to late February 2025, with no preparation needed from admins. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 details this update. | New Loop workspaces in Microsoft 365 will require connection and management by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, aligning with SharePoint Team sites management. This feature will roll out from late March to late April 2025, with no preparation needed from admins. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 details this update. |
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