check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Graph
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Developer, Online, World tenant
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Updated message, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Summary:
Starting May 1, 2026, Microsoft is retiring the Agent registry and Agent collections blades in the Microsoft Entra admin center. Agent 365 will be the unified platform for agent management, with a new API replacing the existing one. No immediate admin action is required.
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Updated April 9, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're consolidating agent management experiences to make it easier to observe, govern, and secure all agents in your tenant. Agent 365 will be the single source of truth, offering a unified catalog, consistent visibility, and simplified management. As part of this consolidation, we're retiring legacy agent management experiences in the Microsoft Entra admin center.
We recognize this change is being communicated with a shorter notice period, and we're sharing it as early as possible to help you plan.
[When this will happen]
Effective May 1, 2026, the following experiences will be retired in the Microsoft Entra admin center:
Agent registry blade
Agent collections blade
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Created:
2026-04-10
updated:
2026-04-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
Retirement of Agent Registry and Collections Blades
Administrators will lose access to the Agent registry and Agent collections blades, impacting their ability to manage agents effectively.
- roles: IT Administrators, Platform Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/agent-id/identity-platform/agent-registry-convergence, https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/fundamentals/whats-new
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Transition to Agent 365
Without preparation, administrators may struggle to adapt to the new Agent 365 platform, leading to potential management inefficiencies.
- roles: IT Administrators, Developers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/agent-id/identity-platform/agent-registry-convergence, https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/resources/agentregistry?view=graph-rest-beta
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API Replacement
The existing agent registry Graph API will be retired, requiring re-registration of agents, which could disrupt ongoing operations if not planned.
- roles: Developers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/resources/agentregistry?view=graph-rest-beta, https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/fundamentals/whats-new
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Internal Documentation Updates
Failure to update internal documentation regarding the new Agent 365 may lead to confusion among staff and hinder effective agent management.
- roles: IT Administrators, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/agent-id/identity-platform/agent-registry-convergence, https://admin.microsoft.com/
User Experience Impact
Users may experience delays or issues in agent management if administrators are unprepared for the transition to Agent 365.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/fundamentals/whats-new, https://admin.microsoft.com/
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