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Message ID: MC1018344
In MC797119 (Updated) SharePoint Online: A new Start experience (published May 2024, updated June 2024), we announced the new Microsoft SharePoint start (Preview) experience, featuring a user-friendly approach that reduces the effort required for creating sites and pages. We have received feedback regarding concerns about the content policy, specifically in relation to personal pages. Starting mid-March 2025 and ending early April 2025, we will retire the ability for SharePoint users to create personal pages from SharePoint start (Preview).
The other features in SharePoint start (Preview) will continue to work after we retire the ability to create personal pages from SharePoint start (Preview).
As an alternative, we recommend that SharePoint users create pages that are connected to sites from SharePoint start (Preview).
[How this will affect your organization:]
When the retirement has been implemented for your tenant, this notification will display at the top of the SharePoint user page: Publish your pages to sites. Creating new personal pages that aren’t connected to sites is no longer supported.
To create a new page from a page template in SharePoint start (Preview) that is connected to a SharePoint site
1. In SharePoint start (Preview), go to Create a page and select a page template:
2. On the right panel, choose a SharePoint site or enter the name of a SharePoint site to begin creating a new page on that site.
FAQs
Can users still access personal pages they have created before the retirement?
- Users can continue their work on these pages. They can be found under My pages or My pages on this site in SharePoint start (Preview).
Can users move these personal pages to another location?
- No, but SharePoint admins can move existing personal pages to other destinations using this PowerShell cmdlet: Copy-SPOPersonalSitePage (Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell)
Can users convert a personal page to a page connected to a SharePoint site?
- No, there is currently no option for users to convert personal pages to pages connected to SharePoint sites through the user interface. SharePoint admins can move personal pages to SharePoint sites using the PowerShell cmdlet.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Source: Microsoft
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The recent announcement regarding the retirement of personal page creation in Microsoft SharePoint’s new “start” experience is set to create a ripple effect for both admins and users. As we prepare for this transition, it’s essential to assess the implications and embrace the changes ahead with a positive outlook.
For admins, the retirement of personal pages means a shift in how they manage content within SharePoint. While it may seem like an added task to inform users and update documentation, this change actually streamlines the process by encouraging the creation of site-connected pages. This not only fosters a more organized environment but also enhances collaboration and accessibility across teams. Plus, admins can take solace in knowing that personal pages created before the transition will still be accessible for users, allowing for a smooth transition.
On the user front, the impact is a bit more nuanced. While the ability to create personal pages will be retired, users will benefit from a more guided and cohesive experience in SharePoint. With an emphasis on site-connected pages, users may find it easier to share information and collaborate effectively. And let’s be honest—who hasn’t spent too much time trying to find that one personal page buried under a mountain of content? This change could save everyone a few clicks and a bit of sanity!
As we navigate these changes, it’s important to keep the conversation going. How do you think this update will affect your workflow? Are there any concerns or insights you’d like to share? Your thoughts could help others in our community adapt and thrive in this new SharePoint landscape.
Feel free to dive into the discussion, and for more insights on similar topics, check out additional posts on mwpro.co.uk. Let’s embrace these changes together—who knows, it might just be the start of something great!