Ensure Continuous Identity Synchronization – Action Needed Before April 2027
Upgrading Microsoft Entra Connect Sync — Required Before April 2027 Upgrading Microsoft Entra Connect Sync Action required before April 2027 Background Microsoft has announced that organizations using Microsoft Entra Connect Sync must: Upgrade to version 2.6.84.0 or later Use application-based authentication If this isn't done, directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Microsoft 365) will stop working once Microsoft begins enforcing these requirements in April 2027. Timeline Date Event April 7, 2027 Last day to upgrade April 12, 2027 Microsoft begins enforcing the requirement April 30, 2027 Global rollout complete What's Affected? If you use Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to synchronize: Users Groups Passwords (Password Hash Sync) Hybrid identities synchronization can stop working if the server: Runs a ve...