check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Stream
Platform:
Developer, Online, Web, World tenant
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Launched
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Summary:
Microsoft is releasing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph (beta) for IT admins to automate and manage roles like Corporate Communicator and Network Administrator. Rollout begins late September 2025, enhancing programmatic control without changing the current UI. No immediate action required.
Details:
Updated September 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles-such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 (previously early September) and expect to complete by early October 2025 (previously late September).
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2025-07-16
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2025-09-11
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Direct effects for Operations**
Automated Role Management
Without proper preparation, the introduction of new APIs may lead to mismanagement of user roles, resulting in unauthorized access or lack of access to necessary resources for users.
- roles: IT Admin, Corporate Communicator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/resources/engagement-api-overview?view=graph-rest-beta, https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/resources/viva-engage-role-management?view=graph-rest-beta
User Experience Disruption
If the new APIs are implemented without adequate training or communication, users may experience confusion or frustration due to changes in role assignments and access to Viva Engage features.
- roles: End User, Network Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=497131, https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/resources/viva-engage-role-management?view=graph-rest-beta
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Messages | Updated August 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles-such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early September 2025 (previously early August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously late August). | Updated September 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles-such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 (previously early September) and expect to complete by early October 2025 (previously late September). |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Last Updated | 08/13/2025 23:35:45 | 2025-09-10T16:24:01Z |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft is releasing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph (beta) for IT admins to automate and manage roles like Corporate Communicator and Network Administrator. Rollout starts September 2025, enhancing programmatic control without changing the UI. No immediate action required; testing and feedback encouraged. | Microsoft is releasing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph (beta) for IT admins to automate and manage roles like Corporate Communicator and Network Administrator. Rollout begins late September 2025, enhancing programmatic control without changing the current UI. No immediate action required. |
| 2025-08-14 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-08-14 | MC Summary | New Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph are now in beta, allowing IT admins to manage roles programmatically. The rollout begins in early August 2025. These APIs enable automated role assignments and streamlined admin workflows. No immediate action is required, but testing and feedback are encouraged. | Microsoft is releasing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph (beta) for IT admins to automate and manage roles like Corporate Communicator and Network Administrator. Rollout starts September 2025, enhancing programmatic control without changing the UI. No immediate action required; testing and feedback encouraged. |
| 2025-08-14 | MC Last Updated | 07/16/2025 00:53:27 | 2025-08-13T23:35:45Z |
| 2025-08-14 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles-such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025. | Updated August 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles-such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early September 2025 (previously early August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-08-14 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva | New Microsoft Graph APIs for Viva Engage role management | (Updated) Microsoft Viva | New Microsoft Graph APIs for Viva Engage role management |
| 2025-08-14 | MC End Time | 10/01/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-11-10T08:00:00Z |
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