MC1115983 - Microsoft Viva | New Microsoft Graph APIs for Viva Engage role management

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Microsoft Viva

Last Updated

Aug 13, 2025

Published Jul 15, 2025

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Updated message
New feature
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Web

Summary

Microsoft is releasing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph (beta) for IT admins to automate and manage roles like Corporate Communicator and Network Administrator. Rollout starts September 2025, enhancing programmatic control without changing the UI. No immediate action required; testing and feedback encouraged.

More information

Updated August 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

We’re introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles—such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early September 2025 (previously early August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously late August).

How this will affect your organization:

These new APIs provide greater flexibility and control for IT admins by enabling:

  • Automated role assignments
  • Programmatic retrieval of role data
  • Streamlined admin workflows across large organizations

This expands on existing Microsoft Graph support for roles like Global Administrator and Yammer Administrator, now including all Viva Engage-specific roles. The update does not change the current UI-based role management experience—it simply adds a new programmatic option for admins and corporate communicators to provision Viva Engage roles.

What you need to do to prepare:

No immediate action is required. If your organization is interested in using these APIs, you can:

  • Begin testing the beta APIs using either delegated (user-authenticated) or app-only access models
  • Ensure the appropriate roles are assigned—Entra admin or Corporate Communicator—as these are required to use the APIs
  • Share feedback to help improve the experience ahead of general availability

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Compliance considerations

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