SharePoint & OneDrive · Tenant Administration
Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator
Manages content migration to Microsoft 365 including SharePoint sites, OneDrive, and Teams from sources like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box.
Scope: Cloud-to-cloud content migration to Microsoft 365
Permissions
- Migration Manager - Full access in Microsoft 365 admin center
- Migration sources - Select and configure Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Egnyte
- Migration inventories - Create and manage user lists and mappings
- SharePoint sites - Create destination sites if they don't exist
- SharePoint lists - Create and update items during migration
- Migration lifecycle - Schedule, execute, and monitor migrations
- Permission mappings - Configure source to destination mappings
Common use cases
- Migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
- Consolidating content from multiple cloud sources
- Large-scale organizational migrations
- Scheduled batch migrations
Best practices
- Plan and test migrations in phases
- Create detailed permission mapping before migration
- Communicate with users about migration timelines
- Validate content after migration completes
Security considerations
- Has ability to create new SharePoint sites
- Cannot migrate from file share sources (requires SharePoint Admin)
- Review permission mappings to prevent over-sharing
Common questions
When should I assign the Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator role?
Assign Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator when you need to: Migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365; Consolidating content from multiple cloud sources; Large-scale organizational migrations; and Scheduled batch migrations. It is part of SharePoint & OneDrive and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.
What can someone with the Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator role do?
The Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator role grants permissions including: Migration Manager - Full access in Microsoft 365 admin center; Migration sources - Select and configure Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Egnyte; Migration inventories - Create and manage user lists and mappings; SharePoint sites - Create destination sites if they don't exist; SharePoint lists - Create and update items during migration; and Migration lifecycle - Schedule, execute, and monitor migrations. See the Permissions section above for the full list.
What are the security risks of the Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator role?
Key considerations when assigning Microsoft 365 Migration Administrator: Has ability to create new SharePoint sites; Cannot migrate from file share sources (requires SharePoint Admin); and Review permission mappings to prevent over-sharing. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.