MC985483 – Microsoft Graph: New default passcode in the Create Meeting API

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check before: 2025-02-24

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Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Graph

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Developer, Online, World tenant

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User impact, Admin impact, Retirement

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Summary:
The Microsoft Graph API's Create Meeting API will require a passcode by default from February 24, 2025, changing the current default setting. In October 2027, the option to create meetings without passcodes will be removed for increased security. Users should update applications accordingly.

Details:
Before this retirement, when creating an online meeting using the Microsoft Graph API, admins or users can choose whether to require a passcode. If no value is specified, the default behavior does not require a passcode.
After this update: For enhanced security, users will still have the option to specify whether a passcode is required when creating a meeting. If no value is specified, the default behavior will require a passcode for the meeting.
Effective February 24, 2025, the default value of the isPasscodeRequired property will change from false to true.
Update your applications
Review and update any applications that use the Create onlineMeeting API and passcode to ensure they account for the new default behavior.
Looking ahead
In October 2027, we will remove the option to specify the need for passcodes. This change will ensure that all meetings are consistently secured with passcodes. This final step will simplify the meeting creation process and provide an additional layer of protection for users. We will remove the isPasscodeRequired property on the joinMeetingIdSettings resource of the Microsoft Graph online meetings API.

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Created:
2025-01-22

updated:
2025-01-22

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Change in Default Meeting Security Settings
The default setting for passcodes in the Create Meeting API will change from not requiring a passcode to requiring one, potentially disrupting existing meeting setups that do not account for this change.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Developers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/application-post-onlinemeetings?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http#example-3-create-an-online-meeting-that-doesnt-require-a-passcode

Increased User Frustration
Users may experience frustration if they are not informed about the new passcode requirement, leading to confusion during meeting creation and access.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/application-post-onlinemeetings?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http#example-3-create-an-online-meeting-that-doesnt-require-a-passcode

Application Compatibility Issues
Applications that rely on the previous default setting may fail to create meetings without a passcode, leading to potential service disruptions.
   - roles: Developers, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/application-post-onlinemeetings?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http#example-3-create-an-online-meeting-that-doesnt-require-a-passcode

Increased Support Tickets
The change may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues with the new passcode requirement, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: Support Staff, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/application-post-onlinemeetings?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http#example-3-create-an-online-meeting-that-doesnt-require-a-passcode

Long-term User Adaptation
Users will need to adapt to the new security measures, which may require additional training and adjustment time, impacting productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/application-post-onlinemeetings?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http#example-3-create-an-online-meeting-that-doesnt-require-a-passcode

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