How to Connect SharePoint Comments with Yammer
Question details
The user wants to know how to integrate SharePoint page comments directly with Yammer to streamline organization-wide discussions.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint / Yammer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to sync or connect page comments in SharePoint with Yammer discussion feeds for unified communication.
- Observed behavior
- The native integration feature between SharePoint comments and Yammer appears to be missing or deprecated, requiring workarounds like Power Automate.
Verify your administrative permissions in Microsoft 365, as configuring integrations or utilizing Power Automate requires appropriate access rights. Ensure your organization has active Yammer (Viva Engage) and SharePoint licenses.
Implement a Power Automate Flow
Since native integration is no longer supported, you can create a custom workflow using Power Automate to sync comments.
While direct integration between SharePoint comments and Yammer has been deprecated, Power Automate allows you to build a bridge between the two services. However, ensure you have a dedicated service account to prevent the flow from breaking if the creator leaves the organization.
Navigate to the Power Automate portal from your Microsoft 365 app launcher.
Select 'Create' and choose 'Automated cloud flow'. Set the trigger to detect when a new comment is added to your SharePoint page.
Add a new step and search for the 'Yammer' (or Viva Engage) connector. Choose 'Post a message' and map the SharePoint comment data to the Yammer message body.
Save the flow and test it by leaving a comment on the SharePoint page, verifying it appears in the designated Yammer community.
Request Native Integration via Microsoft Feedback
If Power Automate is not viable for your organization, submitting feedback helps Microsoft prioritize bringing the native feature back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find the Yammer comments option in SharePoint anymore?
Microsoft has deprecated the native feature that directly linked SharePoint page comments to Yammer conversations. Teams are now encouraged to use Viva Engage web parts or custom Power Automate flows.
What is the risk of using Power Automate without a service account?
If a flow is created using a personal user account, the automation will break if that user leaves the company or their account is deactivated. A dedicated service account ensures continuous operation.
Can I embed a Yammer feed on a SharePoint page instead?
Yes. While page comments won't sync natively, you can add a Yammer (Viva Engage) web part to your SharePoint page to host discussions directly on the site.
