Microsoft Viva: Import navigational links from Microsoft SharePoint into Resources in Viva Connections

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 9, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Viva Connections will soon allow users with editing permissions to import SharePoint navigational links directly into the Resources section. This feature will be available on desktop and includes a preview option before saving. Rollout starts early July 2024, with no admin action required for the update.

Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Connections on desktop: Users with editing permissions will be able to import SharePoint links from their home site navigation and global navigation directly into the Resources section of Viva Connections. Users with editing permissions will be able to preview their updates in Resources before saving them.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397890.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024.

How this will affect your organization:

Before the rollout: Users with editing permissions were not able to import navigation links into the Resources section of Viva Connections. They added links manually.

After the rollout: Users with editing permissions will be able to access the new Import SharePoint links button at Viva Connections > Edit > Import SharePoint Links > Select links to import > Import:

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This feature is on by default and accessible to all Viva Connections users with editing permissions

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 as appropriate.

Message ID: MC809597