Message from IT Services: Microsoft 365 Stream Migration

This message is sent on behalf of Richard Jules, director, IT User Support Services.

What is this about? 

Microsoft has introduced a new video solution – Stream, which will replace Stream (Classic). The new Stream is hosted on SharePoint and integrates videos from OneDrive from your office.com homepage. Stream can be accessed directly by selecting the waffle icon in the top-left corner of office.com. 

Some benefits of using Stream:  

  • Easy Sharing – As with any file you are sharing in OneDrive, you can get a shareable link that will work for anyone at Durham College (DC). No more having to add specific users or groups. 
  • Disable Downloads – There is an option to disable the ability for users to download your videos. 

When does this impact me? 

Key dates – 

May 10, 2023: Stream (Classic) content from DC Microsoft 365 users will migrate to Stream.  

After migration – 

  • Users with links to videos that were created in Stream (Classic) will be automatically redirected to the migrated videos in OneDrive and SharePoint.
    Note: these re-directs will remain until 15 February 2025. 
  • No new videos can be uploaded to Stream (Classic).


February 15, 2025: Stream (Classic) links and embedded codes will no longer redirect to the migrated videos in OneDrive and SharePoint.

What do I need to do? 

It is recommended that instead of continuing to share videos with Stream (Classic), you begin sharing videos through OneDrive or Stream.   

Using the new Stream can be as simple as sharing a video file using OneDrive.  It works the same way as sharing other files in OneDrive – just remember to enable captions.   

Visit this resource to learn how to Share Videos Using OneDrive (PDF):

Need help?  The IT Service Desk can provide you with assistance and guidance.  Please visit one of the following pages for the Service Desk hours of operation:

  • Service Desk Durham College: durhamcollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/it-service-desk 
  • Service Desk Ontario Tech: itsc.ontariotechu.ca/contact_us/service-desk.php

Thank you for your patience and understanding.