# Microsoft’s EWS shutdown should be treated as a warning, not a one-off

> On 1st October, Microsoft will begin disabling its Exchange Web Services (EWS) API, ahead of a full shutdown in April 2027.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-ews-shutdown-should-be-treated-as-a-warning-not-a-one-off?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a744fb683293e04b7a7974a)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #microsoft
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