MC1193692 High
(Updated) Microsoft 365: Enrich profile cards with custom properties from third-party systems
Summary AI-generated
Admins can now add up to 10 custom properties from external systems to Microsoft 365 profile cards via People connectors, enriching user profiles; feature is admin-configurable and off by default.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Review external systems for properties to display
- Ingest properties via Microsoft Graph People connector
- Configure and enable properties in the admin center
- Update helpdesk staff and internal documentation
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated September 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing the ability for organizations to customize Microsoft 365 profile cards by adding up to 10 custom properties sourced from external systems such as HR platforms. This enhancement helps enrich user profiles with relevant organizational details, improving discoverability and context for collaboration.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 529851.
When this will happen:General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in October 2026 (previously September) and expect to complete in October 2026 (previously September).
Who is affected: Microsoft 365 tenant admins managing user profile cards
What will happen:
- You can add up to 10 custom properties to profile cards using Microsoft Graph People connectors.
- Properties can be sourced from external systems (such as HR platforms).
- This feature is OFF by default and requires admin configuration to enable.
- Admins can configure visibility, display name, and icon for each property in Microsoft 365 admin center under: Settings > Org settings > People settings > Profile > Person info on profile cards
- Once enabled, properties appear in the Contact Information section of profile cards in Outlook Web:
- Changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate across profile cards.
- Future updates will include direct ingestion from SAP SuccessFactors and Workday connectors.
- Review external systems for properties you want displayed on profile cards.
- Ingest these properties using a Microsoft Graph People connector.
- Configure visibility and enable properties in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- Communicate this change to helpdesk staff and update internal documentation if needed.
Learn more: Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors for people data | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
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Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 529851
- Summary
- Starting October 2026, Microsoft 365 admins can add up to 10 custom properties from external systems to profile cards via Microsoft Graph People connectors. This feature is off by default and configurable in the admin center, enhancing user profiles for better collaboration and discoverability.
- Platforms
- Web