Microsoft Graph connectors

Microsoft Graph connectors are a feature that allows organizations to connect external data sources to Microsoft Graph, making it easier to access and integrate content into Microsoft 365. This helps streamline the digital workspace and improve productivity while maintaining security and trust.

What are Microsoft Graph connectors?

Microsoft Graph connectors serve as the bridge between company data in external sources and Microsoft Graph. By integrating external content into Microsoft 365 through connectors, users can access and search for external content alongside their Microsoft 365 content. This enhances productivity and provides a unified experience for users.

Benefits of using Microsoft Graph connectors

• Find all enterprise content in productivity applications like Microsoft365.com, Bing at Work, and SharePoint Online.
• Receive intelligent recommendations under Quick Access and My Content in the Microsoft 365 app.
• Get content suggestions from third-party data while composing emails in Outlook on the web using Context IQ.
• Easily find, summarize, and learn important details about relevant content with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

How to get started with Microsoft Graph connectors

Developers have two options to build custom connections for their organization: the Microsoft Graph connectors API and the Microsoft Graph connectors SDK. These tools allow developers to create connections that can be managed by the search admin in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center's Search & Intelligence portal.

Security and data access controls

Maintaining security and data access controls is crucial when bringing content into Microsoft 365. Microsoft Graph connectors ensure that external data is safely indexed in Microsoft Graph alongside content from Microsoft 365 apps, delivering intelligent results while protecting data.

Additional resources

• Visit the Microsoft 365 Dev Center for more information.
• Follow Microsoft 365 Developer (@Microsoft365Dev) for the latest news and announcements.
• Start building with Microsoft Graph connectors and improve productivity in your organization.