Introduction
To improve clarity and consistency in the
Microsoft 365 Admin Center, we’re updating the navigation structure. Starting in December, the
Marketplace node will become a Level 1 (L1) item in the left-hand navigation, positioned above
Billing. This change replaces the current
Purchase Services node and aligns with Microsoft’s broader effort to standardize admin experiences across services.
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025.
How this affects your organization:
- Who is affected: Global and billing admins in SMEC and Enterprise environments who currently access the Purchase Services node in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
(Note: SMB customers already see Marketplace in this location.)
- What will happen:
- The Purchase Services node will be retired.
- A new Marketplace node will appear as a Level 1 (L1) item above Billing in the left-hand navigation.
- This is a visual and navigational update only.
- No changes to functionality, permissions, or user workflows.
- The update will be applied by default; no admin action is required.
What you can do to prepare:
- Inform helpdesk or support teams of the updated navigation label and location.
- Update internal documentation if it references Purchase Services or its previous location.
- Review the Marketplace experience to ensure familiarity with the updated placement.
- Learn more: Microsoft 365 admin center - Overview - Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn (documentation will be updated closer to rollout)
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.