MC1222981 - 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.