Microsoft enforces SharePoint storage limits in Microsoft 365 Developer tenants
Microsoft has enabled SharePoint storage enforcement for Microsoft 365 Developer tenants, capping SharePoint pooled storage at 300 GB.
25. July 2026
Tagged: SharePoint
New Shortcuts folder option in OneDrive and SharePoint
OneDrive and SharePoint now offer a dedicated Shortcuts folder as an alternative to saving shortcuts in the OneDrive root.
25. July 2026
Enhanced Assistant information on the Microsoft 365 Profile Card
Assistant information now also appears in the Organization section of the profile card, including in Org Explorer, Outlook, and Teams, improving discoverability across Microsoft 365 for users.
18. July 2026
Blocking external access by domain or user email for SharePoint and OneDrive files in Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention now supports blocking or allowing external access to sensitive SharePoint and OneDrive for Business files by domain or specific email address, moving from Public Preview to general availability.
8. July 2026
Granting access to user-owned Loop Workspace containers for departing employees
SharePoint now allows administrators to add new owners or other roles to user-owned SharePoint Embedded containers before a departing employee’s account is deleted, including a new option to copy Loop pages to another workspace.
4. July 2026
Restricted SharePoint Search will be retired in SharePoint Online
Microsoft is retiring Restricted SharePoint Search (RSS) in SharePoint Online. Organizations should move to Restricted Content Discovery. Organizations using RSS should act, as SharePoint content previously excluded from search can become discoverable once RSS stops enforcing these restrictions.
3. July 2026
File-level archiving in SharePoint will be enabled by default for existing customers
File-level archiving in SharePoint will be enabled by default for existing Microsoft 365 Archive customers starting in July 2026, changing the behavior from opt-in to opt-out. SharePoint admins should review the tenant settings before July.
13. June 2026
Declined: Microsoft will not fix the Teams Private Channel issue affecting multiple organizations
After 11 months working with Microsoft on a support case affecting multiple organizations, the SharePoint management team declined to fix the Teams private channel guest access issue. Here are the details explained.
9. June 2026
OneDrive Mobile app blocks SharePoint Server sign-ins starting in June 2026
Starting in June 2026, OneDrive for iOS and Android will block sign-ins using SharePoint Server on-premises credentials. Microsoft Entra ID and personal Microsoft accounts are not affected.
7. June 2026
Enabling or disabling Teams Meeting recording expiration emails
Microsoft added a new SharePoint tenant setting to enable or disable email notifications when a Teams meeting recording is deleted after expiration.
7. June 2026
SharePoint Pay-as-you-go Storage in the Microsoft 365 admin center
SharePoint PAYG storage is now available in public preview, allowing organizations to pay only for storage used above their included quota rather than pre-purchasing additional capacity.
7. June 2026
Sensitivity labels for video files in SharePoint and Clipchamp (Preview)
Microsoft is introducing sensitivity label support for video files stored in SharePoint and OneDrive or edited via Clipchamp. The feature is in public preview and disabled by default.
5. June 2026
Authoritative Sites in SharePoint: Trusted organizational information in Copilot
Microsoft introduced Authoritative Sites for SharePoint, allowing administrators to designate sites as trusted sources of organizational information prioritized in Copilot Chat and Copilot Search, with two-class search results for your users.
2. June 2026
Microsoft 365 Backup Management is now part of the SharePoint Admin Center
Microsoft has integrated Microsoft 365 Backup Management into the SharePoint Admin Center, consolidating backup configuration and management for SharePoint and OneDrive in a single location.
23. May 2026
Microsoft enables Copilot in SharePoint by default on all SharePoint sites
Copilot in SharePoint is transitioning from opt-in to opt-out, meaning Copilot will be enabled by default on all SharePoint sites for licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot users starting in June 2026. Admins should review their SharePoint tenant settings.
18. May 2026
In memory: AI in SharePoint is now Copilot in SharePoint
Microsoft has rebranded AI in SharePoint to Copilot in SharePoint, surpassing even Bing Chat Enterprise as the shortest-lived Copilot brand.
18. May 2026
Extended SharePoint Permissions: Keeping SharePoint access controls attached to downloaded files
Microsoft has released Extended SharePoint Permissions (ESP) to general availability, keeping SharePoint access controls attached to files even after they leave the library.
12. May 2026
New look for Access Request and Access Denied pages in SharePoint and OneDrive
Microsoft is updating the Access Request and Access Denied page experience in SharePoint and OneDrive with a visual refresh, making the status of access requests clearer for users.
5. May 2026
Native Markdown support in OneDrive and SharePoint
OneDrive and SharePoint now support viewing, editing, and creating Markdown (.md) files directly in the browser, with no additional tools or downloads required.
2. May 2026
Running a Custom Data Risk Assessment for SharePoint and OneDrive files in Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management now supports item-level investigation and remediation for SharePoint and OneDrive files, providing insights into sensitivity label status and sharing link details. Administrators can take direct remediation actions on flagged items, including applying sensitivity labels and removing sharing links.
12. April 2026