Exchange admin center in Exchange Online

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The Exchange admin center (EAC) is a modern, web-based management console for managing Exchange that's designed to provide an experience more in line with the overall Microsoft 365 admin experience. It replaces the Exchange Control Panel (ECP) to manage email settings for your organization.

Experience the EAC

Access the EAC using the URL https://admin.exchange.microsoft.com, and sign in using your credentials. To experience some of the EAC features, see:

  • Personalized dashboard, reports, and insights

    The EAC offers actionable insights and includes reports for mail flow; migration; and priority monitoring.

  • New navigation panel

    The EAC includes a left navigation panel to make it easier to find the features.

  • Azure cloud shell support

    Cloud Shell is a browser-accessible shell that provides a command-line experience built with Azure management tasks in mind. It enables administrators to choose a shell experience that best suits their working lifestyle.

  • Improved mailbox management

    Recipient management is one of the most crucial tasks that administrators perform. The EAC now includes easier mailbox management.

  • Improved support for groups

    The EAC enables you to create and manage four types of groups: Microsoft 365 Groups, Distribution lists, Mail-enabled security groups, and Dynamic distribution lists.

  • Migration capabilities

    The EAC supports various kinds of migrations, including cross-tenant migrations for M&A scenarios, and automation Google Workspace (G-Suite) migrations.

Supported browsers

See the following articles:

Are you using Exchange Server? See Exchange admin center in Exchange Server.

Are you using standalone Exchange Online Protection (EOP)? See Exchange admin center in Exchange Online Protection.