MC1115983: Microsoft Viva | New Microsoft Graph APIs for Viva Engage role management

Introduction]

We’re introducing new Viva Engage role management APIs in Microsoft Graph, now available in beta. These APIs allow IT admins to programmatically manage Viva Engage-specific roles—such as Corporate Communicator, Network Administrator, and Verified Administrator, enabling automation, scalability, and integration with existing identity systems.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497131.

[When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

These new APIs provide greater flexibility and control for IT admins by enabling:

• Automated role assignments
• Programmatic retrieval of role data
• Streamlined admin workflows across large organizations

This expands on existing Microsoft Graph support for roles like Global Administrator and Yammer Administrator, now including all Viva Engage-specific roles. The update does not change the current UI-based role management experience—it simply adds a new programmatic option for admins and corporate communicators to provision Viva Engage roles.

What you need to do to prepare:

No immediate action is required. If your organization is interested in using these APIs, you can:

• Begin testing the beta APIs using either delegated (user-authenticated) or app-only access models
• Ensure the appropriate roles are assigned—Entra admin or Corporate Communicator—as these are required to use the APIs
• Share feedback to help improve the experience ahead of general availability

Learn more:

• Introducing Viva Engage Role Management APIs on Microsoft Graph API | Viva Engage | Viva Engage Blog
• Use the Microsoft Graph API to work with Viva Engage | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

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