check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva Connections, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
SharePoint home sites are being updated with simplified setup, new Resources and Announcements web parts, and enhanced customization for the renamed Viva Connections app, now called the SharePoint app in Teams. Rollout begins May 2026, with no changes to existing branding or data permissions.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are updating the SharePoint home site experience and renaming the Viva Connections app in Microsoft Teams to the SharePoint app to simplify setup and provide more flexibility when deploying your main intranet experience in Teams. These changes streamline home site configuration, introduce new capabilities designed specifically for home sites, and expand deployment options in Teams. Additionally, we are introducing new web part enhancements available exclusively on home sites.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 557983.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH): We will begin rolling out early June 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-05-09
updated:
2026-05-09
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the changes are implemented without proper communication and training, users may struggle to navigate the new SharePoint app interface and features, leading to confusion and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, SharePoint Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/homesitesimprovements, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557983
Increased Support Tickets
Without adequate preparation and user training, the helpdesk may experience a surge in support requests related to the new features and changes, overwhelming support staff and delaying response times.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/homesitesimprovements, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557983
Configuration Errors
If administrators are not adequately prepared for the new setup process, there may be misconfigurations in the SharePoint home site, leading to functionality issues and user dissatisfaction.
- roles: SharePoint Administrators, IT Operations
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/homesitesimprovements, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557983
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