How to Update SharePoint Online Management Shell? Expertly

The choice between the SharePoint Online management shell and the Admin Center interface relies on the SharePoint admin. The SharePoint Admin Center provides a user-friendly interface to accomplish tasks seamlessly. On the other hand, the SharePoint Online management shell allows to run scripts. Using the scripts, admins can automate their regular tasks. To use the SharePoint Online management shell efficiently, there is a need to update SharePoint Online management shell.

While upgrading the SharePoint Online Management Shell, administrators may encounter several challenges. However, there’s no need to worry. In this article, we will cover all the essential prerequisites and address the potential challenges. Let’s get started.

Prerequisites to Upgrade SharePoint Online Management Shell

Ensure you are fulfilling the below requirements to move further in the process of upgrading the management shell.

1. Log in with the SharePoint administrator credentials.
2. Use a minimum of 4.5 versions of the .NET framework.
3. Make sure you installed Windows version is minimum 2010.
4. You are connecting to a stable Internet connection.

Update SharePoint Online Management Shell – Step By Step

It’s time to discuss the step-by-step process for upgrading the SharePoint Online management shell. Let’s dive into it.

Step 1. Identify Your Current PnP PowerShell Version

The first step is to know your current version of PnP PowerShell. You can do so by executing the below command.

Get-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell -ListAvailable | Select-Object Name,Version

Step 2. Remove the Older Management Shell Version

The newer version of the SharePoint Online management shell can create conflicts with the older one. Therefore, to avoid the upcoming conflict issues, uninstall the older version from your machine. Just execute the below command.

Uninstall-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell

Step 3. Download the Latest SharePoint Online Version

Now, it’s time to download the latest version of the SharePoint Online management shell. Go to the Microsoft Download Center official site of Microsoft. Search for the PnP PowerShell and start downloading as per your system configurations.

Step 4. Install the Latest Version of PnP PowerShell

After the completion of downloading, let’s install the latest management shell version.

Install-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell

Now again check the version of SharePoint Online management shell

Get-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell -ListAvailable | Select-Object Name,Version

Note:- Direct command to update SharePoint Online management shell

Update-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell

Challenges & Their Solutions While Upgrading SharePoint Online Management Shell

Let’s resolve the upcoming challenges that become hurdles while you update SharePoint Online management shell.

1. Installation Issues – If there is an installation issue then check the account through which you have logged in. Try to connect with the admin account.

2. Management Shell is not Working Properly – This issue might have occurred because of the older version of it. So, firstly uninstall the older version.

3. Network Issues – If you are facing network issues, then check your Internet connection and make sure you are connected with a stable Internet connection.

Walk-Around

Using the SharePoint Online management shell the tasks can be automated. But there might be situations in which the script was executed in a wrong manner. In that situation, the data might be lost or corrupted. So, to save your SharePoint data from these types of issues.

You should use another SharePoint where you can upload your SharePoint data. You can achieve it by taking a subscription to another SharePoint and using SysTools SharePoint Migration Solution. This tool can help you to upload your SharePoint data from the current SharePoint account to another one. Alternatively, you can also backup SharePoint Online to local storage if you want to save data in your machine locally.

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Final Words

For automating the SharePoint tasks, you can use the SharePoint PnP PowerShell. But for its smooth functioning, you need to update SharePoint Online management shell. Now using the above steps you can accomplish the task. Also, you can resolve the challenges during the upgrade of the SharePoint Online management shell.