MC1528013 - Microsoft SharePoint: SharePoint Server access through the mobile apps will be retired
Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1528013.
MS Message Center's Summary
Microsoft is ending SharePoint Server support in the standalone iOS and Android SharePoint mobile applications beginning November 27, 2026. Following this date, these apps will function exclusively with SharePoint Online. Administrators must inform affected personnel who currently connect to local SharePoint Server farms via mobile devices and revise internal support guides ahead of the deadline to prevent user disruption.
- Administrator impact
- Review internal documentation and notify affected users that local SharePoint Server access via mobile apps will cease.
- End user impact
- Users will no longer be able to access local SharePoint Server environments through the mobile applications.
- Importance
- 6/10: This retirement removes a specific access method for local servers and requires advance communication to affected users.
Microsoft Summary
SharePoint Server access via the standalone SharePoint mobile apps for iOS and Android will be retired starting November 27, 2026. These apps will support SharePoint Online only. Organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly before this change.
- Message Center ID
- MC1528013
- Category
- plan For Change
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- SharePoint Online
- Tags
- User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
- Published
- 2026-10-27
- Last updated
- 2026-10-27
- Expires
- 2026-12-27
[What and why] Microsoft is retiring SharePoint Server access through the standalone SharePoint mobile apps for iOS and Android. After this change, these apps will support SharePoint Online only. [Rollout schedule] Retirement (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Beginning November 27, 2026 [Impact on your organization] Who is affected Organizations with users who access SharePoint Server through the SharePoint mobile apps for iOS or Android Platforms and services SharePoint mobile apps for iOS and Android SharePoint Server What will happen Users will no longer be able to access SharePoint Server through the standalone SharePoint mobile apps for iOS or Android. The SharePoint mobile apps will support SharePoint Online only. [Action required and recommendations] Before this change takes effect: Notify users who access SharePoint Server through the SharePoint mobile apps that this access is being retired. Update your internal documentation and support materials as appropriate. Learn more About SharePoint mobile app | Microsoft Support SharePoint mobile app for Android | Microsoft Support [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.