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Global Secure Access external user access guidance was updated
On 23 February 2026, Microsoft Learn updated the Global Secure Access “External User Access” documentation. The supplied record shows a requirements-oriented change, but does not identify which prerequisite or configuration detail changed.
- External User Access documentation updated
Global Secure Access · FundamentalsThe page now includes or revises the statement introducing what is required to enable external user access with the Global Secure Access client. Because the specific revised requirements are not supplied, this should be treated as documentation clarification rather than confirmed evidence of a new feature, preview, general availability change, retirement, or behavior change.
This period briefing was generated by AI from the tracked Microsoft Learn and Message Center changes.
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1 updateExternal User Access
UpdatedTo enable external user access with the Global Secure Access client, you must have: