Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service that offers a variety of features and applications to help you work smarter and more efficiently. However, Microsoft 365 is constantly evolving and improving, which means that there are frequent updates and changes that you need to be aware of. How can you keep track of these changes and plan for them accordingly? The answer is Message Center.
What is Message Center?
Message Center is a part of the Microsoft 365 admin center that provides you with important announcements and information about new and changed features, planned maintenance, or other relevant issues that affect your organization. Message Center posts are written by Microsoft experts and tailored to your specific Microsoft 365 environment, so you only see the messages that apply to you. You can also filter messages by category, such as Exchange, SharePoint, or Teams, to focus on the areas that interest you the most.
Why is Message Center useful?
Message Center helps you stay on top of Microsoft 365 changes by giving you the following benefits:
- Proactive communication: You can get notified about upcoming changes before they happen, so you can prepare yourself and your users for them. You can also learn about the benefits and impacts of each change, as well as the recommended actions to take.
- Customizable preferences: You can choose how often and how you want to receive Message Center messages. You can opt in to receive daily or weekly email digests, or use the Microsoft 365 Admin app on your mobile device to view Message Center with push notifications. You can also unsubscribe from Message Center emails if you prefer.
- Language translation: Message Center posts are written in English only, but you can control whether they are shown in English or automatically machine-translated to your preferred language. You can also select to machine-translate posts to any language that Microsoft supports.
- Feedback and support: You can provide feedback on Message Center posts by rating them or leaving comments. You can also contact support for business products if you have any questions or issues related to the messages.
How to access Message Center?
To access Message Center, you need to have an admin role in Microsoft 365. Most admin roles have access to Message Center, except for a few ones that don’t. 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.
To open Message Center, follow these steps:
- In the admin center, go to Health > Message center.
- You can also use the Microsoft 365 Admin app on your mobile device to view Message Center.
Conclusion
Message Center is a valuable tool that helps you stay informed and ready for Microsoft 365 changes. By using Message Center, you can ensure that you and your users get the most out of Microsoft 365 features and services. To learn more about Message Center, visit Message center in the Microsoft 365 admin center.