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This article provides answers to frequently asked questions that IT admins might have about Message center in Microsoft 365. For more information about Message center, see Manage continuous change in Microsoft 365 and Track new and changed features in the Microsoft 365 Message center.
Who can view posts in Message center?
Most users assigned any admin role in Microsoft 365 can view Message center posts. Here's a list of admin roles that don't have access to the Message center. You can also assign the Message center reader role to users who should be able to read and share Message center posts without having any other admin privileges.
Is Message center the only way Microsoft communicates changes about Microsoft 365?
No, but Message center is the primary way we communicate the timing of individual changes in Microsoft 365. For more information, see Stay on top of Microsoft 365 changes.
How can I see Message center posts in my language?
Message center posts are written in English. You can control whether, by default, posts are shown in English or are automatically machine-translated to your preferred language. You can also select to machine-translate posts to any language we support. For more information, see Language translation for Message center posts.
Can I preview changes or features before they're rolled-out to my organization?
Some changes and new features can be previewed by opting in to the Targeted release program. To opt in, from the Microsoft admin center, go to Settings > Org settings > Organization profile > Release preferences. You might need to select Show all at the bottom of the left navigation pane in Microsoft admin center to see Settings. You can choose Targeted release for your entire organization, or just for selected users. For more information about Targeted release, see Standard or Targeted release options in Microsoft 365.
Can I find out the exact date a change is available in my organization?
Unfortunately, we can't tell you the exact date a change is made to your organization. In our Message center post, we give as much information as we can on the timing of the release, based on our confidence level. We're working on improvements to get better with that level of detail.
Are these messages specific to my organization?
We do our best to make sure that you only see Message center posts that affect your organization. The Microsoft 365 Roadmap includes all of the features we're currently working on and rolling out, but not all of these features apply to every organization.
Can I get message center posts emailed instead?
Yes, you can select to have a weekly digest emailed to you and up to two other email addresses. The emailed weekly digest is turned on by default. If you aren't getting your weekly digests, check your spam folder. For more information on how to set up the weekly digest, see Preferences in Message center.
How do I stop getting the Message center digest?
- Go to Message center in the Microsoft admin center and select Preferences.
- In the Email tab, turn off the option to Send me email notifications from message center.
How can I ensure data privacy notifications are received by the right contacts in my organization?
As a global admin, you receive data privacy messages for your organization. Additionally, you can assign the Message Center Privacy reader role to people who should see data privacy messages. Other admin roles with access to Message Center can't view data privacy messages. For more information, see Preferences in Message center.
Why can't I see a message that was previously in Message center?
To manage the number of messages within Message center, each message expires and is removed after a period of time. Generally, messages expire 30 days after the time period outlined in the message body.
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