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MC1092458 — Microsoft Exchange Online: New Message Trace will be GA; legacy Message Trace will retire

MC1092458Exchange OnlineplanForChangeUpdated: 19 December 2025

The new Message Trace in Exchange Online is generally available, replacing legacy cmdlets and UI starting September 1, 2025. The legacy tools will be supported in parallel for months, with full deprecation by March 18, 2026. Admins should update scripts and begin using the new experience.

Applies to: Exchange Online
Source: mc.merill.net — data via Merill Fernando's open archive (MIT).