

This means that users will no longer be able to access SharePoint Online and OneDrive through Internet Explorer 11. With this release, Microsoft will deploy a hard block that will cause connection requests to fail. Current soft block experience SharePoint and OneDrive to deploy hard block for Internet Explorer 11 As shown in the screenshot, the existing soft block experience prompts users to upgrade their browser or continue with Internet Explorer 11. Those who continue to use Microsoft 365 apps and services on the legacy browser may notice connection issues or have a degraded experience.Ĭurrently, IE 11 redirects users to a screen with an “It’s time to upgrade your browser” message while accessing OneDrive and SharePoint Online. However, Microsoft warned that new features will not be available for IE 11 users. While support from Microsoft ended in August 2021, the applications didn’t immediately stop working on IE 11. Last year, Microsoft 365 apps and services dropped support for Internet Explorer 11. The company recently posted a message in the Microsoft 365 admin center to inform customers that this change will begin rolling out in mid-January 2023. Microsoft is getting ready to block access to OneDrive and SharePoint Online from Internet Explorer (IE 11).
