Microsoft Exchange Online: Optional Help file parameter in Microsoft PowerShell will change
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early November 2024→ late November 2024
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What the notice says
Microsoft’s text, safely structuredUpdated November 19, 2024: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Exchange Online PowerShell (EXO) V3.0, we introduced the Connect-ExchangeOnline cmdlet to connect to the Microsoft Exchange Online environment through Microsoft PowerShell, which loads the help file by default. This help file is required for running the Get-Help cmdlet. However, not many customers used the Get-Help cmdlet. In EXO V3.3, we added the -SkipLoadingCmdletHelp parameter. When -SkipLoadingCmdletHelp is used with Connect-ExchangeOnline, help files do not load the on the customer system, which saves resources.
However, starting with EXO V3.7, we are changing this default behavior. The Help file will not be loaded by default, and a new parameter -LoadCmdletHelp will be required to load the cmdlet help and use the Get-Help cmdlet. To avoid breaking existing scripts, the -SkipLoadingCmdletHelp parameter will continue exist, but will not function.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): The changes will be available in EXO V3.7 (the next release of our EXO V3 module) in late November 2024 (previously early November).
How this will affect your organization
Starting with EXO V3.7, if you want to use the Get-Help cmdlet, you will have to use the parameter -LoadCmdletHelp along with Connect-ExchangeOnline.
What you need to do to prepare
This message only applies to customers who upgrade their EXO module version to 3.7.0. Earlier versions will not be affected by these changes.
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more
- Connect-ExchangeOnline (ExchangePowerShell) | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout)
- Get-Help (Microsoft.PowerShell.Core) - PowerShell | Microsoft Learn
- Download an EXO module from PowerShell Gallery | ExchangeOnlineManagement 3.6.0.
What changed
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October 16,November 19, 2024: We have updated thecontent.timeline below. Thank you for your patience. In Exchange Online PowerShell (EXO) V3.0, we … in EXO V3.7 (the next release of our EXO V3 module) inearlylate November2024.2024 (previously early November). How this will affect your organization: Starting with EXO V3.7, if you …- Tags
Feature update, Admin impact→ Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact
Updated October 16, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. In Exchange Online PowerShell (EXO) V3.0, we introduced the Connect-ExchangeOnline cmdlet to … many customers used the Get-Help cmdlet. In EXO V3.3, we added the
-SkipLoadingCmldteHelp-SkipLoadingCmdletHelp parameter. When-SkipLoadingCmldteHelp-SkipLoadingCmdletHelp is used with Connect-ExchangeOnline, help files do not load the on the … help and use the Get-Help cmdlet. To avoid breaking existing scripts, the-SkipLoadingCmldteHelp-SkipLoadingCmdletHelp parameter will continue exist, but will not function. When this will happen: …- Tags
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Links from the notice and their documentation checksRelated public changes
- Public source · 1 Oct 2026Action Required: Upgrade ExchangeOnlineManagement PowerShell Module to Version 3.10.1 or Newer
- Public source · 30 Sep 2026MC1483974: Action Required: Upgrade ExchangeOnlineManagement PowerShell Module to Version 3.10.1 or Later Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando
- Vendor roadmap · 29 Sep 2026Microsoft 365: Change Meeting Organizer via PowerShell Cmdlet in Exchange Online Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando
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