Dark mode support in SharePoint Admin Center
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To align with accessibility preferences and improve visual comfort for administrators, dark mode support is now coming to the SharePoint admin center. This update brings a consistent dark-themed experience similar to other Microsoft 365 admin portals.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 552593.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout begins mid-February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected
SharePoint administrators who use the SharePoint admin center.
What will happen
- A new dark mode option will become available in the SharePoint admin center.
- Admins can switch between light and dark themes at any time.
- This is an optional experience; the default theme remains unchanged.
- No settings or controls are removed, and there is no impact to SharePoint end users.
What you can do to prepare
No preparation is required.
How to enable dark mode in the SharePoint admin center
- Open the SharePoint admin center from the Microsoft 365 admin portal.
- Select the Dark Mode switch located on the top right.
Compliance considerations
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