check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Whiteboard
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Whiteboards created in Teams Channels will transition from being stored on the initiator's OneDrive to the corresponding SharePoint site to resolve access issues. The rollout will start in early May 2025 and complete by late May 2025. No action is required from tenant admins.
Details:
Updated April 18, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are updating the storage location for Whiteboards created from the Teams Channel Tab App. Previously, these whiteboards were saved on the initiator's OneDrive, which caused access issues due to sharing settings, information barriers, or conditional access policies. To resolve these issues and align with the behavior of other M365 apps, whiteboards initiated from the Teams Channel Tab App will now be stored in the corresponding SharePoint site of the Teams Channel (also known as the channel site). This change ensures seamless access for all channel members while adhering to set policies.
[When this will happen:]
We will begin rolling out in early May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April).
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2025-03-06
updated:
2025-04-19
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summary for non-techies**
The transition of Teams Channels whiteboards from individual OneDrive storage to a shared SharePoint site allows all team members easy access and collaboration without needing administrative action, similar to having a central storage space for whiteboards in a conference room.
Direct effects for Operations**
Access Issues
Transitioning whiteboards to SharePoint may initially cause confusion among users regarding where to find their whiteboards, leading to potential access issues if users are not informed about the change.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-whiteboard-blog/whiteboard-integration-with-teams/ba-p/1234567
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience a temporary disruption in their workflow as they adapt to the new storage location for whiteboards, which could lead to decreased productivity during the transition period.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/04/18/whiteboard-in-teams-channels/
Training and Support Needs
The change may necessitate additional training or support for users to understand how to access and utilize whiteboards in SharePoint, potentially overwhelming support teams if not prepared.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/whiteboard-integration
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-19 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Summary | Whiteboards created in Teams Channels will now be stored in the corresponding SharePoint site instead of the initiator's OneDrive to resolve access issues. This change will roll out from early to late April 2025 and requires no action from tenant admins. | Whiteboards created in Teams Channels will transition from being stored on the initiator's OneDrive to the corresponding SharePoint site to resolve access issues. The rollout will start in early May 2025 and complete by late May 2025. No action is required from tenant admins. |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Last Updated | 03/06/2025 00:51:29 | 2025-04-18T18:38:11Z |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Messages | We are updating the storage location for Whiteboards created from the Teams Channel Tab App. Previously, these whiteboards were saved on the initiator's OneDrive, which caused access issues due to sharing settings, information barriers, or conditional access policies. To resolve these issues and align with the behavior of other M365 apps, whiteboards initiated from the Teams Channel Tab App will now be stored in the corresponding SharePoint site of the Teams Channel (also known as the channel site). This change ensures seamless access for all channel members while adhering to set policies.
[When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out in early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. | Updated April 18, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are updating the storage location for Whiteboards created from the Teams Channel Tab App. Previously, these whiteboards were saved on the initiator's OneDrive, which caused access issues due to sharing settings, information barriers, or conditional access policies. To resolve these issues and align with the behavior of other M365 apps, whiteboards initiated from the Teams Channel Tab App will now be stored in the corresponding SharePoint site of the Teams Channel (also known as the channel site). This change ensures seamless access for all channel members while adhering to set policies. [When this will happen:] We will begin rolling out in early May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Title | Transitioning from user's OneDrive to SharePoint for Whiteboards created in Teams Channels | (Updated) Transitioning from user's OneDrive to SharePoint for Whiteboards created in Teams Channels |
| 2025-04-19 | MC End Time | 06/23/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-07T09:00:00Z |
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