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Summary:
Microsoft is retiring the Viva Insights export via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC) by July 2026. New onboarding stops November 2025. Existing users should transition to alternatives like the Viva Insights Power BI Connector or CSV export. Admins must update settings in the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal accordingly.
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Updated April 30, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
To streamline data export processes and improve security, Microsoft is retiring the Viva Insights export capability via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC). This change does not impact other export alternatives via Viva Insights.
When this will happen
Onboarding of new customers and scenarios to Viva Insights export via MGDC will stop 30 days from this announcement.
Existing customers will retain access to current MGDC data export pipeline until full retirement. Existing customers can access current MGDC data export pipelines until July 2026.
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Data Access Disruption
Retirement of MGDC will disrupt existing data access methods for users, leading to potential delays in data retrieval and analysis.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/dynamic-metric-load, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analyst/power-bi-connector
Increased Workload for Admins
Admins will face increased workload to transition users to alternative export methods, which may lead to operational inefficiencies.
- roles: IT Administrators, Data Governance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-factory/dataflow-gen2-data-destinations-and-managed-settings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-factory/dataflow-gen2-data-destinations-and-managed-settings, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analyst/query-results#download-and-import-results-in-excel
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User Experience Degradation
Users may experience a degradation in their ability to export and analyze data, impacting decision-making processes.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-factory/pricing-dataflows-gen2, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analyst/power-bi-connector#use-the-power-bi-connector-with-microsoft-fabric-dataflows
Compliance Risks
Changes in data export methods may lead to compliance risks if users are not properly informed about new processes for accessing personal data.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/dynamic-metric-load, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analyst/power-bi-connector
Training and Support Needs
There will be a need for additional training and support for users to adapt to new export methods, which could strain resources.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analyst/query-results#download-and-import-results-in-excel, https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-factory/dataflow-gen2-data-destinations-and-managed-settings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-factory/dataflow-gen2-data-destinations-and-managed-settings
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-01 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Admin impact, Retirement | Updated message, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement |
| 2026-05-01 | MC Summary | Microsoft is retiring Viva Insights export via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC). New onboarding stops 30 days after the announcement; existing users keep access until full retirement, starting late November 2025. Customers should switch to the Power BI Connector to Microsoft Fabric or CSV export. Admins must update settings in the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal. | Microsoft is retiring the Viva Insights export via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC) by July 2026. New onboarding stops November 2025. Existing users should transition to alternatives like the Viva Insights Power BI Connector or CSV export. Admins must update settings in the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal accordingly. |
| 2026-05-01 | MC Last Updated | 10/27/2025 23:46:55 | 2026-05-01T00:50:43Z |
| 2026-05-01 | MC Messages | To streamline data export processes and improve security, Microsoft is retiring the Viva Insights export capability via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC). This change does not impact other export alternatives via Viva Insights.
When this will happen Onboarding of new customers and scenarios to Viva Insights export via MGDC will stop 30 days from this announcement. Existing customers will retain access to current MGDC data export pipeline until full retirement. Final timelines will be shared in future communications. | Updated April 30, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
To streamline data export processes and improve security, Microsoft is retiring the Viva Insights export capability via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC). This change does not impact other export alternatives via Viva Insights. When this will happen Onboarding of new customers and scenarios to Viva Insights export via MGDC will stop 30 days from this announcement. Existing customers will retain access to current MGDC data export pipeline until full retirement. Existing customers can access current MGDC data export pipelines until July 2026. |
| 2026-05-01 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva Insights: Retirement of Export via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC) | (Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: Retirement of Export via Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC) |
| 2026-05-01 | MC End Time | 01/15/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-31T10:00:00Z |
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