Microsoft announced that their cloud applications are transitioning to the cloud.microsoft domain. This change aims to unify various Microsoft 365 apps and services under a single, cohesive domain, enhancing security, streamlining the user experience, and simplifying administrative tasks.

Key points include:

• Unified Domain: All authenticated, user-facing Microsoft 365 apps and services will now be hosted on the cloud.microsoft domain.
• Automatic Redirection: Users will be gradually and automatically redirected from previous domains to cloud.microsoft.
• Enhanced Security: The exclusive .microsoft top-level domain provides additional security and protection against spoofing.
• No Immediate Action Required: The transition is designed to be seamless; however, we will keep our U of T community updated with any additional information provided by Microsoft.

This move is designed to reduce fragmentation, improve cross-app experiences, and ensure a more secure and efficient environment for Microsoft 365 users.

You may find more information regarding this change by visiting Unified cloud.microsoft domain for Microsoft 365 apps page.