One of the most annoying Microsoft 365 flaws could finally be fixed
Account switching for Microsoft 365 web apps should arrive soon
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Microsoft 365may finally have sorted out one of the most irritating aspects of using its web apps.
Previously, users looking to work across differentMicrosoft365 accounts, whether work or personal, had to sign out and then sign back in when they wanted to switch.
Now, a new update looks set to banish this problem by adding account switching for Microsoft 365 web apps, saving huge amounts of time and lowering blood pressure across the platform’s global user base.
Microsoft 365 account switching
In its official entry in theMicrosoft 365 roadmap, the company notes how the update will simplify working across different accounts going forward.
Users will now be able to sign into multiple work and personal accounts on Microsoft 365 web apps in the same browser, with Microsoft saying they will be able to “seamlessly switch” between accounts without needing to sign out and sign back in again.
The feature is currently in development, but has a predicted release date of April 2022, meaning users could see it within just a few weeks. Upon release, Microsoft says account switching will be generally available to all Microsoft 365 web users across the world.
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Microsoft 365 has been pushing hard to attract new customers in recent months as companies around the world look to adapt their technology stack as they gradually return to the office.
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The company has aimed to poach customers fromGoogle Workspaceor otherMicrosoft Office alternativeswith the promise of cheap deals and more flexibility, especially as some users are unhappy atGoogle’s move to end a free tier of its software.
It has also made several moves to boost the security of Microsoft 365, addinga new layer of email securityto make sure all emails sent through Exchange Online will only be delivered through connections that have both authentication and encryption.
The company also allowed Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to customizea new authentication mechanismin a bid to further extend its anti-spoofing protection.
Mike Moore is Deputy Editor at TechRadar Pro. He has worked as a B2B and B2C tech journalist for nearly a decade, including at one of the UK’s leading national newspapers and fellow Future title ITProPortal, and when he’s not keeping track of all the latest enterprise and workplace trends, can most likely be found watching, following or taking part in some kind of sport.
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