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MC1184649 — Microsoft SharePoint: Retirement of IDCRL authentication protocol and enforcement of OpenID Connect and OAuth protocols

MC1184649SharePoint Online · Microsoft OneDriveplanForChangeUpdated: 13 May 2026

Microsoft is retiring the legacy IDCRL authentication protocol in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business by May 1, 2026, enforcing modern protocols OpenID Connect and OAuth. Legacy authentication will be blocked starting February 16, 2026, with temporary re-enablement until April 30, 2026. Organizations must migrate promptly.

Applies to: SharePoint Online · Microsoft OneDrive
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