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2026-01-31 00:00:00
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Admin, Security
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Starting April 30, 2026, admins must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0+ and add -EnableSearchOnlySession when running Connect-IPPSession for Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets.
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Summary
Starting April 30, 2026, admins using Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0+ and include the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter with Connect-IPPSession for improved security. This change affects specific cmdlets but not portal users. Update scripts accordingly.
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Updated May 18, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Connectivity changes between cmdlets and Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint and Exchange now require a new parameter for improved security and modern authentication. Starting April 30, 2026, Admins must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later and include the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter when running Connect-IPPSession to execute Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets.
When this will happen:
Enforcement begins April 30, 2026.
How this affects your organization:
- Who is affected: Admins using Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets in Security & Compliance PowerShell.
- What will happen:
- You must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later.
- You must include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter when runningConnect-IPPSession. - This applies to the following cmdlets:
New-RetentionCompliancePolicySet-RetentionCompliancePolicyNew-RetentionComplianceRuleSet-RetentionComplianceRuleNew-ComplianceTagSet-ComplianceTagRemove-ComplianceTagNew-ComplianceRetentionEventSet- ComplianceRetentionEventRemove- ComplianceRetentionEventNew-ComplianceRetentionEventTypeSet-ComplianceRetentionEventTypeRemove- ComplianceRetentionEventType
- No impact for users accessing Data Lifecycle Management through the Purview portal.
What you can do to prepare:
- Update scripts and workflows to include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter. - Ensure your organization is using Exchange Online PowerShell version 3.9.0 or later.
- For more information, visit: Learn about Data Lifecycle Management solutions in Microsoft Purview.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
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