Microsoft 365 Admin Center Marketplace and Purchase Services node name change [MC1177178]

Message ID: MC1177178

Introduction

To improve clarity and consistency in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, we’re updating the navigation structure. Starting in December, the Marketplace node will become a Level 1 (L1) item in the left-hand navigation, positioned above Billing. This change replaces the current Purchase Services node and aligns with Microsoft’s broader effort to standardize admin experiences across services.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025.

How this affects your organization:

• Who is affected: Global and billing admins in SMEC and Enterprise environments who currently access the Purchase Services node in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. (Note: SMB customers already see Marketplace in this location.)
• What will happen:
  • The Purchase Services node will be retired.
  • A new Marketplace node will appear as a Level 1 (L1) item above Billing in the left-hand navigation.
  • This is a visual and navigational update only.
  • No changes to functionality, permissions, or user workflows.
  • The update will be applied by default; no admin action is required.

What you can do to prepare:

• Inform helpdesk or support teams of the updated navigation label and location.
• Update internal documentation if it references Purchase Services or its previous location.
• Review the Marketplace experience to ensure familiarity with the updated placement.
• Learn more: Microsoft 365 admin center – Overview – Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn (documentation will be updated closer to rollout)

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft

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