Microsoft 365 Backup management through SharePoint Admin Center

Introduction To simplify backup administration and align with how SharePoint admins work today, Microsoft is integrating Microsoft 365 Backup management directly into the SharePoint Admin Center. This centralized experience lets admins configure and manage backup for SharePoint and OneDrive without switching to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We began rolling out in early-May 2026 and expect to complete by mid-May 2026. How this affects your organization: Who is affected: SharePoint administrators Organizations using or planning to use Microsoft 365 Backup for SharePoint and OneDrive What will happen: Backup configuration and management for SharePoint and OneDrive will be available directly in the SharePoint Admin Center. Admins will no longer need to switch to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to manage Backup. Existing Microsoft 365 Backup settings and policies are respected. No change to user experience. The feature is available by default for eligible tenants; no additional enablement is required. What you can do to prepare: No immediate action is required. Recommended actions for admins: Review the Microsoft 365 Backup section in the SharePoint Admin Center once the feature is available. Update internal admin documentation or runbooks to reflect the new management location. Inform helpdesk or operations teams that Backup is now managed from the SharePoint Admin Center. Learn more: Set up Microsoft 365 Backup | Microsoft Learn Compliance considerations: Compliance question Explanation Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Backup administration is accessed through a new admin surface (SharePoint Admin Center), but underlying data handling and storage remain unchanged. Does the change alter how admins can monitor, report on, or demonstrate compliance activities? Admins can manage and monitor Microsoft 365 Backup from an additional centralized admin experience, improving operational oversight without changing compliance data. Does the change include an admin control? Backup configuration and management controls are available to SharePoint admins through the SharePoint Admin Center.