check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 suite, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 eSignature introduces recipient groups, allowing up to 10 people per recipient slot where the first signer fulfills the requirement. This reduces delays in signature workflows, is enabled by default, respects tenant policies, and will roll out worldwide from late June to late July 2026.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are introducing recipient groups for eSignature in Microsoft 365. Recipient groups allow a single recipient slot to be assigned to multiple people, where the first person to sign fulfills the signing requirement. This update helps make signature workflows more reliable by reducing delays when a specific signer is unavailable, without changing existing tenant policies.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560822.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late June 2026 and is expected to complete by late July 2026.
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Current Channel, General Availability
Created:
2026-04-25
updated:
2026-04-25
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Direct effects for Operations**
Workflow Delays
Without preparation, users may experience delays in signature workflows if they are unaware of the new recipient group feature, leading to confusion and potential bottlenecks in document processing.
- roles: Document Creators, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560822
User Experience
Users who rely on eSignature workflows may face frustration if they do not understand how the new recipient group feature works, potentially leading to errors in document signing and processing.
- roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560822
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