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Kathryn_Jakubek
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Feb 11, 2026

Azure Default Outbound Access Changes: Guidance for Windows 365 ANC Customers

Editor’s note, March 27, 2026: An earlier version of this post listed Azure Load Balancer (SLB) as a supported outbound access method option for Windows 365 ANC. This has been updated. SLB is not a...
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Arthurew
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Feb 14, 2026

Starting after March 31, 2026, newly created Azure VNets will not have default outbound internet access enabled automatically. This means that when you set up a new VNet, it won't be able to connect to the internet unless you explicitly configure outbound connectivity.