(Updated) SharePoint: Migrate the Maps web part to Azure Maps

Updated March 10, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re updating the SharePoint Maps web part to use Azure Maps as its data provider. This migration modernizes the mapping experience, improves reliability, and aligns SharePoint with Microsoft’s long-term mapping platform strategy. Most existing functionality will continue to work as expected.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in mid-March 2026 (previously early March) and complete by mid-April 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

• Organizations using the SharePoint Maps web part (formerly Bing Maps) on modern SharePoint pages.
• Admins responsible for allowlists, network security, or governance of SharePoint sites.

What will happen:

• The Bing Maps web part will be renamed to Maps.
• Azure Maps services are currently available except in China. 
• Place and Address search will continue to work.
• Business Entity search (searching for organizations or points of interest by name) will no longer be supported.
• Autosuggestions will no longer support Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
• Bird’s eye and Street view modes will be removed, with automatic fallback to Road view.
• No admin toggle is provided; migration occurs automatically.

[What you can do to prepare:]

• Add atlas.microsoft.com to your organization’s allowlist if applicable.
• Confirm network access, firewall, and proxy configurations allow traffic to this domain.
• Review SharePoint pages that use the Maps web part.
• Communicate this change to site owners or helpdesk staff.
• Update internal documentation if needed.

[Compliance considerations:]

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