Update 7/24/24: 

• All existing connectors within all clouds will continue to work until December 2025, however using connectors beyond December 31, 2024 will require additional action.
  • Connector owners will be required to update the respective URL to post by December 31st, 2024. At least 90 days prior to the December 31, 2024 deadline, we will send further guidance about making this URL update. If the URL is not updated by December 31, 2024 the connector will stop working. This is due to further service hardening updates being implemented for Office 365 connectors in alignment with Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative
• Starting August 15th, 2024 all new creations should be created using the Workflows app in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft will be retiring the Microsoft Office 365 connectors feature in Microsoft Teams, also referred to as Teams Channel Connectors, as well as SharePoint News connectors.  This functionality is being replaced by the new Workflows app in Teams(link is external). 

How to check for Microsoft Teams Channel Connectors:

1. In Teams, navigate to a Team channel.
2. Select the More channel options (...) and select Manage channel.
   
3. Under Settings, select  Connectors section, select Edit.
   
4. Locate or search for the required connector. 
   
5. If you do not see any configured connectors as an option, no further action is required
   
   

How to check for SharePoint News Connectors:

1. In Teams, navigate to a Team channel.
2. Select the More channel options (...) and select Manage channel.
   
3. Under Settings, select  Connectors section, select Edit.
   
4. Locate or search for the required connector. 
   
5. If you do not see any configured connectors as an option, no further action is required

 

WHEN (Updated 7/24/24): 

• Microsoft Teams Channel Connector
  • Wave 1: Effective August 15th, 2024: All new Connector creation will be blocked.
  • Wave 2: Effective December, 2025: All connectors will stop working
    
    
• SharePoint News Connector
  • Wave 1: Effective July 22nd, 2024: All new Connector creation will be blocked.
  • Wave 2: Effective December, 2025: All connectors will stop working

How do I transition Microsoft Teams Channel Connectors to Workflows?

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Workflows app in Teams and click on the “Create” tab. Choose the type of workflow you want from a template, or from scratch:

1. If you choose to create from a template, you can browse or search for workflow templates that match your Office connectors’ functionality. For example, if you use the Trello connector, you can find templates for creating cards, updating lists, or posting messages based on Trello actions.
2. If you choose to create from scratch, you can select the trigger and action for your workflow. You can use many of the same services that you used with your Office 365 connectors or explore new ones from the hundreds of Office connectors available in Power Automate. Once you have created your workflow, you will name it and add a description. You can also test it, share it, or edit it anytime from the “My flows” tab.

2. Open the Workflows app within the chat or channel by right-clicking on the conversation, or by clicking on More options (…). From there you can also browse a list of templates that are specific to the chat or channel context that match your current Office connectors’ functionality.

1. 1. For example, if you use the Webhook or RSS connector, you can find similar workflow templates within this list.
   2. Explore these popular templates:
      • Post to a channel when a webhook request is received
        • Learn more about Teams Webhook Connector
      • Post to a chat when a webhook request is received
      • Post a channel message when a new RSS feed is published
      • Post a chat message when a new RSS feed is published
      • Post a message to Teams when work item is updated in Azure DevOps

To learn more about creating workflows in Teams, check out these support articles:

• Creating a workflow from a chat in Teams
• Creating a workflow from a channel in Teams
• Add or run a workflow from a message within Microsoft Teams

 

How do I transition SharePoint News Connectors to Workflows?

Follow the instructions below to learn how:

1. Install the Workflows app in Teams.
2. On the left pane in Teams, select Apps and then select Workflows.
3. Select the Create tab, and then select Create from blank in the top right.
4. On the new blank flow, start by configuring the trigger action. Search for SharePoint. Then choose the When a file is created or modified (properties only) trigger. 
   
5. Next, choose a Site Address. In the Library Name field, select Enter Custom Value and manually type “Site Pages". Once done, select New Step. 
6. Use the Condition control and select the Promoted State. Set the Promoted State equal to "2", which is the metadata for New Post published.
   
7. After setting the condition for the trigger, you will then set up the action for Yes. Search and select Microsoft Teams, choose Actions, and select Post message in a chat or channel.
   
8. Set up the message to be sent to the team and channel that you want. You can choose to post the message as a flow bot or as a user.
   
9. Save the Workflow