check before: 2026-01-31
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting late January 2026, Viva Engage admins can export a CSV snapshot of admin settings from the Engage Admin Center, including tenant- and network-level configurations. The export excludes community-level and Teams/Microsoft 365 Admin Center settings. Accessible by Global, Engage, and Verified Admins.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new admin settings export in Viva Engage, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements by making key admin configuration data easily accessible and portable. Additionally, the network data export file has also been updated to include visibility into users placed in view-only mode in Engage and corporate communicators assigned the advanced moderation permission.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2026 and expect to complete by mid-February 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-16
updated:
2026-01-16
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
Without proper preparation, there is a risk of losing critical admin configuration data if the export process fails or is not executed correctly, leading to potential misconfigurations.
- roles: Global Admins, Engage Admins
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/Viva/engage/eac-as-manage-data
User Experience Disruption
If the export feature is used without preparation, it may lead to temporary unavailability of admin settings, causing confusion and disruption for users relying on those settings.
- roles: Engage Admins, Verified Admins
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/Viva/engage/eac-as-manage-data
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explanation for non-techies**
Starting in late January 2026, Viva Engage is introducing a new feature that allows certain administrators to export a snapshot of admin settings from the Engage Admin Center. This feature is similar to taking a picture of your current setup so you can keep a record of it. Imagine it like taking a screenshot of your phone settings to remember how everything is configured. This export is in a CSV format, which is like a spreadsheet that lists all the settings and their current values, making it easy to read and share.
This new capability is designed to help organizations meet regulatory requirements by making key admin configuration data easily accessible and portable. It includes tenant- and network-level configurations but does not cover community-level settings or those managed in the Teams or Microsoft 365 Admin Centers. Think of it like having a detailed map of your city but not the individual neighborhoods or other nearby cities.
Admins who can access this feature include Global Admins, Engage Admins, and Verified Admins. These roles are like the keyholders who have special access to certain areas of a building. They can use this feature to pull an export of admin settings, ensuring they have a record of how things are set up at a specific point in time.
This feature is rolling out globally and should be available to all eligible admins by mid-February 2026. There's no need for any additional preparation to use this feature. It's designed to be straightforward and easy to use, much like downloading a file from the internet.
For those interested in learning more about how to use this feature, Microsoft will update their documentation before the rollout is complete. This will provide detailed instructions and any additional information needed to make the most of this new capability.
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