check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 will update the Access Request and Access Denied pages with modern visuals, animations, and clearer messaging for OneDrive and SharePoint access requests. The rollout begins January 2026, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user understanding without changing access policies.
Details:
[Introduction:]
We're introducing a visual refresh of the Access Request and Access Denied page experience across Microsoft 365, redesigned to help users quickly request access to content such as documents, SharePoint sites, or Teams meeting recordings. This update features modern Fluent illustrations, animations, and clearer messaging to make it easier to understand and resolve access issues for a more seamless collaboration experience.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in early January 2026 and expect to complete by early February 2026.
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Created:
2025-11-21
updated:
2025-11-21
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User Confusion Due to Visual Changes
Users may be confused by the new visuals and animations, leading to potential delays in access requests and collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-modern-access-request-and-access-denied-experience/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Requests
The redesign may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek clarification on the new access request process, impacting helpdesk workload.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-modern-access-request-and-access-denied-experience/ba-p/123456
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