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MC258225 – Replacing (swapping) the root site is now available to all customers from the SharePoint admin center.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 72224.
When this will happen
Targeted release (entire org): Microsoft will begin and complete rolling this out in early June.
Standard release: Microsoft will begin rolling this out in early June and expect to complete rollout late July.
How this will affect your organization
Global and SharePoint admins can perform this action from the SharePoint admin center.
Instructions: Start by selecting the current root site in the Active Sites Page of the SharePoint admin center, and then selecting Replacein the command bar.
Note: To quickly find your root site, sort the URL column from A to Z.
What you need to do to prepare
No actions are required to prepare for this change. When you replace your root site, you’ll be guided through running page diagnostics to verify the health of the site. You might want to update your training and documentation as appropriate.
Learn how to replace the root site Using the new SharePoint admin center.
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