Microsoft Viva Glint: User schema enhancements – delete attributes

Microsoft Viva Glint admins will soon be able to delete custom user attributes directly within the platform, improving data accuracy and reducing support dependency. This feature, rolling out worldwide in mid-December 2025, requires admins to review and update attribute management processes accordingly.

[Introduction:]

We’re introducing a new capability that allows Microsoft Viva Glint admins to delete custom user attributes directly within the platform. This enhancement streamlines data management by removing the need to contact support for routine clean-up tasks. It helps ensure user data remains accurate and up to date, supporting more efficient and reliable reporting.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 503148.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-December 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Admins managing Microsoft Viva Glint

What will happen:

• Admins will be able to delete custom user attributes directly in the Viva Glint platform.
• This feature reduces dependency on support for routine data maintenance.
• It enables cleaner, more accurate datasets, improving reporting and analytics.
• There is no impact to end-user experience.
• The feature will be available by default once rolled out.

[What you can do to prepare:]

• Review existing custom attributes and identify any that are no longer needed or incorrectly configured.
• Update internal processes to reflect that attribute deletion is now self-serve.
• Communicate this change to relevant stakeholders (such as HR, IT, analytics teams) to plan for any downstream impacts on reporting or integrations.

Learn more [to be updated closer to release]: Update attributes in Viva Glint | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.