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Microsoft Graph API API Deprecation Guide

Developers integrating with Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Windows, and other Microsoft services.

7/10 risk · High

Microsoft Graph uses a date-based versioning model for its APIs, with breaking changes often introduced monthly. While long-term support (LTS) versions offer stability, keeping up with the latest updates and their deprecation schedules can be challenging.

3
Active Versions
90-180 days
Notice Window
12-24 months
Version Lifetime
date-based
Versioning Model

Upcoming Sunsets1 active

Microsoft Graph v1.0Low

Updates are additive, and breaking changes are typically rolled out with advance notice and deprecation timelines.

Sunset
TBD

Version History

VersionReleasedStatusBreaking ChangesSunset
v1.02017-04-11Active0Details →
beta2017-04-11Active150Details →
2019-072019-07-15Sunset502022-07-15
2020-062020-06-17Sunset602023-06-17

Common Pain Points

Frequent breaking changes in the beta endpoint, making production use risky.

Always use the v1.0 endpoint for production applications and leverage Deprecatr AI to monitor upcoming changes and deprecations on both v1.0 and beta.

Difficulty tracking deprecation schedules for various Graph API features and endpoints.

Use Deprecatr AI to get consolidated alerts for all Graph API deprecations and upcoming sunsets, ensuring you have ample time to migrate.

Understanding the impact of monthly updates on existing integrations.

Deprecatr AI provides a clear overview of breaking changes and deprecations introduced each month, allowing you to assess impact and plan accordingly.

Managing the transition from older, sunsetted date-based versions to current versions.

Proactively monitor your Graph API usage with Deprecatr AI to identify integrations using deprecated versions and plan migrations before they are sunset.

FAQ

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