How to Change the SharePoint Online Tenant Name in Site URLs
Question details
The user needs to update the SharePoint Online tenant name within site URLs following a company name or domain change.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Rebranding or changing the primary company domain where the old tenant name still appears in SharePoint Online URLs.
- Observed behavior
- Changing the company name, domain, or email address in Microsoft 365 does not automatically change the original tenant name used in SharePoint site URLs.
Renaming your SharePoint domain is a major administrative change that can impact existing links, third-party integrations, and synced applications. Carefully review Microsoft's limitations and notify users before scheduling the rename.
Request a SharePoint Tenant Rename via Microsoft
Since a tenant rename is not available in the standard Microsoft 365 admin center interface, you must use PowerShell or contact support to initiate the process.
Microsoft provides a specific tenant-renaming process for eligible organizations. This procedure requires adding your new domain to Azure AD and using the SharePoint Online Management Shell to schedule the rename.
Check Microsoft's official documentation for current tenant-renaming availability. Ensure your organization has fewer than the maximum allowed total sites to qualify for the self-service rename process.
Log in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Navigate to 'Settings' > 'Domains' and add your new verified '.onmicrosoft.com' domain.
Download and open the latest SharePoint Online Management Shell. Connect to your admin center using the 'Connect-SPOService' cmdlet.
Execute the 'Start-SPOTenantRename' cmdlet, specifying your new domain name and the scheduled date and time for the rename to occur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the SharePoint tenant domain name myself in the admin center?
No, changing the SharePoint tenant domain name is not available through the standard Microsoft 365 admin center UI. It must be scheduled using the SharePoint Online Management Shell (PowerShell) or requested via Microsoft Support.
Will changing the tenant name break existing SharePoint links?
While Microsoft attempts to redirect standard site links, hardcoded URLs, third-party app integrations, and synced OneDrive folders may break. Users might need to resync their local folders and manually update certain bookmarks.
How long does a SharePoint tenant rename take to complete?
The duration depends on the number of sites and the volume of data in your environment. A rename can take anywhere from a few hours to several days to fully propagate across all Microsoft 365 services.
