(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Granular channel notification settings

Updated August 26, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

What and why

Users will now be able to control their channel notification settings using three presets: All new messages, Mentions and replies, and Mute. Users can further customize the selected preset to manage notifications for unfollowed threads, tag mentions, channel mentions, and team mentions within each channel, as well as control banner notifications for the channel

This gives users more control over what is important in each channel, leading to an improved triaging experience and reduced noise.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 565132.

Rollout schedule

• General Availability

• Targeted release: Rollout will begin in early October 2026 (previously late September) and is expected to complete in early October 2026 (previously mid-August).
• Worldwide: Rollout will begin in early October 2026 (previously late August) and is expected to complete in mid-October 2026 (previously early September).
• GCC and GCC High: Rollout will begin in mid-October 2026 (previously late August) and is expected to complete in late October 2026 (previously early September).
• DoD: Rollout will begin in late October 2026 (previously early September) and is expected to complete by mid-November 2026 (previously mid-September).

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

• Users in GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments using Microsoft Teams channels

Platforms and services

• Microsoft Teams across desktop, web, and mobile
• Windows, Mac, iOS, Android

What will happen

• Users will see new preset channel notification options:
• Users can customize each preset to manage:
• Existing notification behavior remains unchanged unless users modify their settings.
• The feature is enabled by default for all users.
• No changes are required to existing admin settings or policies.

• All new messages
• Mentions and replies
• Mute

• Unfollowed threads
• Tag mentions
• Channel mentions
• Team mentions

Action required

No action is required.

Recommendations:

• Inform helpdesk teams about this change, as users may have questions about updated notification behavior.
• Update internal documentation or training materials if you reference Teams notifications.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.