(Updated) End of support of Microsoft Entra SSO plug-ins for Atlassian Jira and Confluence Data Center

[Introduction]

Microsoft will end support for the Microsoft Entra single sign-on (SSO) plug-ins for Atlassian Jira Server and Data Center and Atlassian Server and Data Center beginning May 1, 2026, with support fully ending on July 31, 2026. This change aligns with Atlassian’s multi-year transition away from certain Data Center products and allows Microsoft to focus on modern, cloud-based integration patterns that provide improved security and long-term reliability.

After the retirement date, the plug-ins will continue to function; however, Microsoft will no longer provide updates, bug fixes, security fixes, or technical support.

[When this will happen]

Support for the Microsoft Entra SSO plug-ins will end on July 31, 2026.

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected

• Organizations using the Microsoft Entra SSO plug-ins for self‑hosted Atlassian Jira Server/Data Center or Confluence Server/Data Center
• Atlassian Cloud customers are not affected; existing Microsoft Entra integrations for Atlassian Cloud remain supported

What will happen

• Support for the plug-ins will end on July 31, 2026.
• Microsoft will no longer provide:
  • Security updates
  • Bug fixes
  • Technical support
• Plug-ins already deployed will continue to function but will be fully unsupported.
• There is no impact for customers who are not using these plug-ins.

[What you can do to prepare]

We recommend that you begin planning your transition before support ends.

Checklist:

• Review your existing use of the Microsoft Entra SSO plug-ins.
• Choose a replacement path:
  • Migrate to Atlassian Cloud using Atlassian’s cloud migration guidance: https://www.atlassian.com/migration/assess/journey-to-cloud
  • Move to Atlassian Data Center’s native SAML SSO capability: Configure SAML-based SSO | Atlassian Support
• Update internal identity and access documentation, including helpdesk references.
• Communicate this change to Jira/Confluence service owners and administrators.
• Contact your Microsoft account team or Microsoft Support if you need transition planning assistance.

Learn more: 

• Configure Confluence SAML SSO by Microsoft for Single sign-on with Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Entra ID | MIcrosoft Entra | Microsoft Learn
• Configure JIRA SAML SSO by Microsoft for Single sign-on with Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.