MC1013451 – Plan for Change: Windows 365 Web Client Transition to Windows App (archived)

Product:

Windows, Windows 365

Platform:

Android, iOS, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Change type:

User impact, Admin impact, Retirement

Links:

MC1050192

Details:

Summary:
Starting February 25, 2025, users of the Windows 365 web client will be prompted to transition to the Windows App, which will fully replace the web client on May 1, 2025. By June 1, 2025, the web client will no longer be supported. Users can download the Windows App from various app stores or access it via the web. No action is required for the transition, but users are encouraged to switch manually beforehand.

Details:
Starting February 25, 2025, users accessing the Windows 365 web client will see an in-app notification prompting them to transition to Windows App. Windows App has been generally available since September 2024 and can already be enabled via a toggle in the Windows 365 web client.
On May 1, 2025, the Windows 365 web client will be fully replaced and automatically redirect to Windows App. By June 1, 2025, the Windows 365 web client will no longer be supported or accessible.

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Created:
2025-02-22

updated:
2025-02-22

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