RM558250 - Microsoft 365 Apps: Cloud Update - Simplified Channel Management

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Summary

Use device selection criteria in Cloud Update to assign profiles using Microsoft Entra ID groups and streamline the onboarding process. Admins can combine channel and profile assignment in a single step, making it easier to move devices between update channels and maintain consistent update management across the organization.

Last Updated

Jun 15, 2026

Published Mar 10, 2026

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Status

Rolling out

Release

General Availability
Preview

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Service

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 app

Tag

Rolling out
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Use device selection criteria in Cloud Update to assign profiles using Microsoft Entra ID groups and streamline the onboarding process. Admins can combine channel and profile assignment in a single step, making it easier to move devices between update channels and maintain consistent update management across the organization.

GA date: June CY2026

Preview date: May CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Mar 10, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Jun 15, 2026 · 11:00 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. Mar 10, 2026 · 11:00 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version