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Updated March 24, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Connectivity changes between cmdlets and Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint and Exchange now require a new parameter for improved security and modern authentication. Starting Jan 31, 2026, Admins must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later and include the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter when running Connect-IPPSession to execute Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets.
When this will happen:
Enforcement begins January 31, 2026.
How this affects your organization:
- Who is affected: Admins using Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets in Security & Compliance PowerShell.
- What will happen:
- You must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later.
- You must include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter when runningConnect-IPPSession. - This applies to the following cmdlets:
New-RetentionCompliancePolicySet-RetentionCompliancePolicyNew-RetentionComplianceRuleSet-RetentionComplianceRuleNew-ComplianceTagSet-ComplianceTagRemove-ComplianceTagNew-ComplianceRetentionEventSet- ComplianceRetentionEventRemove- ComplianceRetentionEventNew-ComplianceRetentionEventTypeSet-ComplianceRetentionEventTypeRemove- ComplianceRetentionEventType
- No impact for users accessing Data Lifecycle Management through the Purview portal.
- Cmdlets remain incompatible with Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA).
What you can do to prepare:
- Update scripts and workflows to include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter. - Ensure your organization is using Exchange Online PowerShell version 3.9.0 or later.
- For more information, visit: Learn about Data Lifecycle Management solutions in Microsoft Purview.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Change History
Introduction
Connectivity changes between cmdlets and Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint and Exchange now require a new parameter for improved security and modern authentication. Starting Jan 31, 2026, Admins must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later and include the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter when running Connect-IPPSession to execute Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets.
When this will happen:
Enforcement begins January 31, 2026.
How this affects your organization:
- Who is affected: Admins using Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets in Security & Compliance PowerShell.
- What will happen:
- You must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later.
- You must include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter when runningConnect-IPPSession. - This applies to the following cmdlets:
- No impact for users accessing Data Lifecycle Management through the Purview portal.
- Cmdlets remain incompatible with Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA).
What you can do to prepare:
- Update scripts and workflows to include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter. - Ensure your organization is using Exchange Online PowerShell version 3.9.0 or later.
- For more information, visit: Learn about Data Lifecycle Management solutions in Microsoft Purview.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated March 24, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Connectivity changes between cmdlets and Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint and Exchange now require a new parameter for improved security and modern authentication. Starting Jan 31, 2026, Admins must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later and include the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter when running Connect-IPPSession to execute Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets.
When this will happen:
Enforcement begins January 31, 2026.
How this affects your organization:
- Who is affected: Admins using Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets in Security & Compliance PowerShell.
- What will happen:
- You must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0 or later.
- You must include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter when runningConnect-IPPSession. - This applies to the following cmdlets:
New-RetentionCompliancePolicySet-RetentionCompliancePolicyNew-RetentionComplianceRuleSet-RetentionComplianceRuleNew-ComplianceTagSet-ComplianceTagRemove-ComplianceTagNew-ComplianceRetentionEventSet- ComplianceRetentionEventRemove- ComplianceRetentionEventNew-ComplianceRetentionEventTypeSet-ComplianceRetentionEventTypeRemove- ComplianceRetentionEventType
- No impact for users accessing Data Lifecycle Management through the Purview portal.
- Cmdlets remain incompatible with Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA).
What you can do to prepare:
- Update scripts and workflows to include the
-EnableSearchOnlySessionparameter. - Ensure your organization is using Exchange Online PowerShell version 3.9.0 or later.
- For more information, visit: Learn about Data Lifecycle Management solutions in Microsoft Purview.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
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