(Updated) Scoped SharePoint search in Teams (SharePoint app, also called Viva Connections)

Updated September 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[What and Why:]

We’re improving search behavior when users use the SharePoint app inside Microsoft Teams. When users search from Teams while they’re in the SharePoint app (also known as Viva Connections), search results and suggestions will be scoped to SharePoint content, helping users find relevant information faster without leaving Teams.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 562015.

[Rollout Schedule:]

• General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out end of June 2026 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by mid-July 2026.
• General Availability (GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out in end of June 2026 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2026.
• General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in end of June 2026 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by end of October 2026 (previously mid-September).

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected: Users of the SharePoint app in Teams (Viva Connections) across all clouds

Platforms/Services:

• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint Online
• Viva Connections

What will happen:

• When users select the Search icon in Teams while inside the SharePoint app (Viva Connections), search results are scoped to SharePoint global search.
• SharePoint search suggestions will appear directly in Teams.
• Pressing Enter opens the SharePoint search results page in SharePoint.
• The feature is enabled by default.
• Existing SharePoint permissions and search security trimming are respected.
• No changes are required to existing admin configurations or policies.

Screenshot: Search results are scoped to SharePoint when search is initiated from within the SharePoint app in Teams:

Learn more: Viva Connections on mobile devices | Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)

[Action Required / Recommendations:]

No action is required from administrators.

Consider the following recommendations:

• Inform helpdesk and end users that search behavior within the SharePoint app in Teams is becoming more targeted and SharePoint‑specific.
• Update internal documentation or training materials that reference Teams or SharePoint search behavior.
• Review SharePoint search configuration and content hygiene (optional) to ensure optimal results quality.

[Compliance considerations:]

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