Teams URL referrer suddenly changed

Nanos, Nick (MPBSDP) 20 Reputation points
2026-06-08T18:18:00.5433333+00:00

Hello,

It seems on Friday June 5 when we shared a URL within teams to our web server the return error was potentially unsafe.

this URL https://teams.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/ is required to be setup on our allow list on the web server.

this is the old IRL *.teams.cdn.office.net. which will be removed.

When was this new URL implemented and how can we have some notice when this happens.

What can I follow to ensure we have advanced notice of these changes.

Thanks

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Ruby-N 13,325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-06-08T19:33:05.4+00:00

Good day @Nanos Nick (MPBSDP), and I appreciate the clear explanation of your concern.  

Just to gently clarify before we go any further, this is a user‑to‑user support forum. I don’t have the ability to access or investigate individual accounts because this is a user-to-user support forum. Moderators and contributors, including external Microsoft employees, do not have access to internal systems or the ability to directly take action on Microsoft product features. However, I truly hope I can help review your situation, offer some guidance, and support you in finding the right next steps as best as possible.   

Based on Microsoft 365 networking guidance, this behavior reflects Microsoft’s ongoing move to unify CDN delivery under the *.microsoft domain (including *.static.microsoft), so the issue likely occurred because your server still allowed older domains like *.teams.cdn.office.net while Teams has begun using the newer teams.public.onecdn.static.microsoft endpoint. 

Here are some options you may consider: 

Note: The steps below require support from your organization’s IT, network, or security admin. If you’re an end-user, please contact your admin and share this information with them. In case you do not know who is your IT admin, kindly refer to this article: How do I find my Microsoft 365 admin? - Microsoft Support  

Option 1: Immediate resolution 

To restore functionality quickly, the following steps can be applied: 

Add the domain below to your web server allow list: 

Validate access again from Teams after applying the change. 

If your security policy allows, consider allowing a broader domain: *.static.microsoft 

This helps prevent similar disruptions caused by future CDN updates. 

Note: Allowing the wildcard domain is more resilient and aligned with Microsoft’s current endpoint guidance. 

Option 2: Long-term solution for stability 

To avoid similar issues in the future, it is recommended to automate endpoint updates: 

Use the Microsoft 365 IP Address and URL Web Service as the authoritative source. 

Set up a scheduled process to: 

Query the /version endpoint regularly (up to once per hour). 

Detect when a version change occurs. 

When a change is detected: 

Call the /changes endpoint. 

Review entries such as: 

  • AddedUrl 
  • AddedIpAndUrl 
  • AddedSubstituteUrl 

Update your firewall, proxy, or web server allow list before the effective date. 

Note: Microsoft generally publishes changes up to 30 days in advance, but some urgent updates may be released outside the normal cycle. 

Additionally, I recommend a few ways to stay informed about upcoming changes: 

Subscribe to the Microsoft 365 endpoint RSS feed to get notified whenever endpoint data changes.  

Regularly check the Microsoft 365 Message Center for broader service updates or important changes that may require action. 

Additional information is available in the following resources: 
Managing Microsoft 365 endpoints - Microsoft 365 Enterprise | Microsoft Learn 

Microsoft 365 IP Address and URL web service - Microsoft 365 Enterprise | Microsoft Learn 

Microsoft 365 URLs and IP address ranges - Microsoft 365 Enterprise | Microsoft Learn 

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions or need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out at any time. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 


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    2026-06-08T18:18:19.6566667+00:00

    The Teams URL used for link and content handling can change as part of Microsoft 365 endpoint updates. These changes are published through the Microsoft 365 IP Address and URL web service, which is the supported way to get advance notice and keep allow lists up to date.

    To get advance notice of changes like the move from *.teams.cdn.office.net to teams.public.onecdn.static.microsoft:

    1. Use the Microsoft 365 IP Address and URL web service changes method:
      • Call the changes web method with the version=<YYYYMMDDNN> parameter set to the version currently implemented in the environment.
      • The service returns all changes since that version, including:
        • New URLs (AddedUrl, AddedIpAndUrl, AddedSubstituteUrl).
        • Removed URLs (RemovedIpOrUrl).
      • New URLs are typically published 30 days before they are used in the service, specifically to give time to update firewalls, proxies, and allow lists.
    2. Monitor the impact field in the changes response:
      • AddedUrl and AddedIpAndUrl indicate URLs/IPs that must be added to proxy/firewall/URL-allow lists to avoid outages.
      • RemovedIpOrUrl indicates endpoints that can be removed when convenient.
    3. Automate updates where possible:
      • Regularly query the changes web method and feed the results into network perimeter configuration (firewalls, proxies, web servers’ allow lists) so new Teams and other Microsoft 365 URLs are added before they go live.

    By integrating the Microsoft 365 IP Address and URL web service into change management, new Teams-related URLs such as the one observed can be detected and allowed in advance, preventing “potentially unsafe” or blocked responses from the web server.


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  2. Nanos, Nick (MPBSDP) 20 Reputation points
    2026-06-10T15:30:21.0333333+00:00

    Thank you for your help.

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  3. Stylianoy Georgios 0 Reputation points
    2026-07-16T10:06:57.6233333+00:00

    Hi there, although we had the same issue to our organization and we managed to identify the url change, i am not able to see the new url on any of the announced changes under Microsoft 365 IP Address and URL web service.

    is there any official mention to that change?

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