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Message ID: MC1035702
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Community admins will have an upgraded experience for approving multiple community membership requests in one place. Community admins receive an email when a community membership request is made. After this rollout, when community admins select the link in the email, they will go to a centralized approval page that compiles all community membership requests across all their communities.
This message applies to:
- Engage app on the desktop (as a progressive web app)
- Engage app in Microsoft Outlook (new Outlook for Windows desktop, Outlook for the web, and new Outlook for Mac desktop)
- Engage app in Microsoft Teams (Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web)
- Engage on the web (www.engage.cloud.microsoft.com)
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479406.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Community admins will be able to access the new experience through the link in an email requesting community membership:
This change will be on by default.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates 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.
#newoutlookforwindows
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming updates to Microsoft Viva Engage promise to enhance the community membership approval process significantly. For community admins, this means a more streamlined and efficient way to handle multiple membership requests, all from a centralized approval page. Imagine the time saved when you no longer have to sift through endless emails to find those requests! You’ll be able to approve or deny memberships in one fell swoop. Talk about a productivity boost!
For users, this change is equally beneficial. With admins receiving timely notifications and having a streamlined approval process, you can expect quicker responses to your membership requests. No more waiting in limbo, wondering if your request has been lost in the digital ether!
The impact of these changes is likely to be quite substantial. By simplifying the approval process, Microsoft is not only enhancing the user experience but also empowering admins to manage their communities more effectively. And let’s face it, who doesn’t appreciate a little extra efficiency in their day-to-day tasks?
So, what do you think about these updates? Will they help your community thrive? I encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments below! Also, for more insights and discussions, check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk. Let’s keep the conversation going!