MC1221422 – Power Platform – Upcoming enforcement of tenant isolation

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check before: 2026-02-01

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Power Platform

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As part of our Secure Future Initiative (SFI), the tenant isolation feature will be enabled by default for all Power Platform tenants as the new default behavior. The enforcement is scheduled to begin on February 1, 2026.

This feature applies only to Power Platform policies and is separate from guest access policies and Azure tenant restriction features.

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2026-01-23

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2026-01-23

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Starting February 1, 2026, the Power Platform will implement tenant isolation, blocking connections between different tenants unless permissions are set up in advance, similar to a security system that restricts building access to authorized individuals.

Direct effects for Operations**

Cross-Tenant Connection Blockage
All cross-tenant connections will be blocked by default, impacting collaboration with external partners and services.
   - roles: Power Platform Administrators, Business Analysts
   - references: https://aka.ms/13608

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions in workflows and integrations that rely on cross-tenant connections, leading to potential delays in project timelines.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://aka.ms/13608

Increased Support Requests
The enforcement may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unaware of the changes, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
   - references: https://aka.ms/13608

Compliance and Security Risks
Organizations may face compliance issues if they are unable to connect with necessary external services, impacting regulatory adherence.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Security Analysts
   - references: https://aka.ms/13608

Need for Configuration Changes
Organizations will need to proactively configure tenant isolation settings to maintain necessary connections, requiring additional administrative effort.
   - roles: IT Administrators, System Architects
   - references: https://aka.ms/13608

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