MC846391 – (Update) Microsoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024 (archived)

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Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, Microsoft Viva Engage, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

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Change type:

Admin impact, Retirement, Updated message, User impact

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(MC925386)

Details:

Summary:
Starting September 1, 2024, Microsoft SharePoint will retire the Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link, with support ending on November 5, 2024. Site editors should replace these with recommended alternatives before the latter date to avoid content display issues.

Details:
Updated October 10, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
As communicated in MC846391 Microsoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024 (August 2024), this is a reminder that we will start the second phase of retiring the Feed for Viva Connections web part and the Video news link on November 5, 2024.
We will begin retiring the Feed for Viva Connections web part and the Video news link on September 1, 2024.
On September 1, 2024, we removed the Feed for Viva Connections web part from the toolbox. Also, we will remove the Video news link from the + New menu in the organizational site. Site editors will not be able to add a new feed for Viva Connections web part to a site or embed new video links to the Viva Connections feed.
On November 5, 2024, we will end support for feed for the Viva Connections web part and the Video news link. Site editors are encouraged to use the web parts News, Viva Engage, File and Media, and Highlighted content, as well as video pages as alternative solutions.
Note: Any Feed for Viva Connections web parts that have not been replaced with the recommended alternative solutions by November 5, 2024, will result in an empty web part that no longer displays content or any Video news links that have not been removed. Visitors to the site will instead see an error message.

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2024-08-02

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2024-10-11

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Starting September 1, 2024, Microsoft SharePoint's Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link will be discontinued, requiring site editors to switch to alternatives like News, Viva Engage, File and Media, and Highlighted content to maintain content visibility and avoid error messages.

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DatePropertyoldnew
2024-10-11MC MessagesWe will begin retiring the Feed for Viva Connections web part and the Video news link on September 1, 2024.
On September 1, 2024, we will remove the Feed for Viva Connections web part from the toolbox. Also, we will remove the Video news link from the + New menu in the organizational site. Site editors will not be able to add a new feed for Viva Connections web part to a site or embed new video links to the Viva Connections feed.
On November 5, 2024, we will end support for feed for the Viva Connections web part and the Video news link. Site editors are encouraged to use the web parts News, Viva Engage, File and Media, and Highlighted content, as well as video pages as alternative solutions.
Note: Any Feed for Viva Connections web parts that have not been replaced with the recommended alternative solutions by November 5, 2024, will result in an empty web part that no longer displays content or any Video news links that have not been removed. Visitors to the site will instead see an error message.
Updated October 10, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
As communicated in MC846391 Microsoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024 (August 2024), this is a reminder that we will start the second phase of retiring the Feed for Viva Connections web part and the Video news link on November 5, 2024.
We will begin retiring the Feed for Viva Connections web part and the Video news link on September 1, 2024.
On September 1, 2024, we removed the Feed for Viva Connections web part from the toolbox. Also, we will remove the Video news link from the + New menu in the organizational site. Site editors will not be able to add a new feed for Viva Connections web part to a site or embed new video links to the Viva Connections feed.
On November 5, 2024, we will end support for feed for the Viva Connections web part and the Video news link. Site editors are encouraged to use the web parts News, Viva Engage, File and Media, and Highlighted content, as well as video pages as alternative solutions.
Note: Any Feed for Viva Connections web parts that have not been replaced with the recommended alternative solutions by November 5, 2024, will result in an empty web part that no longer displays content or any Video news links that have not been removed. Visitors to the site will instead see an error message.
2024-10-11MC TitleMicrosoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024(Update) Microsoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024
2024-10-11MC Last Updated08/02/2024 00:53:322024-10-11T01:52:19Z
2024-10-11MC MessageTagNamesUser impact, Admin impact, RetirementUpdated message, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
2024-10-11MC SummaryStarting September 1, 2024, Microsoft will retire the Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link. By November 5, 2024, support will end, and users are advised to use alternative solutions. Site editors should prepare for these changes and inform users accordingly.Starting September 1, 2024, Microsoft SharePoint will retire the Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link, with support ending on November 5, 2024. Site editors should replace these with recommended alternatives before the latter date to avoid content display issues.

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