M365 Changelog: Skype for Business Online Connector retirement

MC230065 – We have updated the post with additional details for clarity.

Skype for Business Online Connector will no longer be available for download after February 15, 2021.

Teams PowerShell module is where we will continue to invest. All new features, bug fixes and improvements will be delivered via Teams PowerShell module.

Key Points:

• Major: Retirement
• Timing: February 15, 2021
• Action: Review and assess the impact for your organization.

How this will affect your organization:

Administrators can continue to use Skype for Business Online Connector till July 31, 2021 but after Feb 15, 2021 will not be able to download the module.

We recommend using Teams PowerShell module for all existing and future needs.

What you need to do to prepare:

Please follow these steps on how to move from Skype for Business Online Connector to Teams PowerShell module.

Resources:

• Install Microsoft Teams PowerShell – Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Docs
• Move from Skype for Business Online Connector to the Teams PowerShell module – Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Docs