Microsoft Teams will support apps in group chats with external users starting mid-May 2024. The rollout includes Teams for web, desktop, and mobile. Group chat hosts can add apps, but external users can't manage them. Existing access policies will apply, and organizations can opt out if desired.
MC779844 – Updated July 10, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: We’re delighted to announce the upcoming release of support for apps in group chats with external users from outside your organization, fostering improved collaboration, interactivity, and productivity. This rollout applies to Teams for web, Teams for desktop, and Teams Mobile (Android and iOS).
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 391640.
When this will happen:
General Availability (Worldwide): Microsoft will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024 (previously late June).
How this will affect your organization:
After the rollout:
What you need to do to prepare:
If your organization chooses to disable external scenarios for Teams, you can opt out of the feature in this rollout from the Manage External Access page in at Teams admin center > Users > External access. Learn more: Manage external access in Microsoft Teams.
You might want to notify your users about this new capability and update your training and documentation as appropriate.
Microsoft will update this comm before rollout with revised documentation.
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