check before: 2024-10-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
When you set the default browser to Microsoft Edge on MacOS and enable the feature, web links from the Teams desktop app sent via chats, channels, calendar, and other entry points will seamlessly open automatically in the profile that is signed into Teams app and skips the need to reauthenticate in the browser making it faster and easier to access content. Administrators can control the availability of this feature using the "Choose Which Browser Opens Web Links" Microsoft 365 policy.
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2024-09-04
updated:
2024-09-06
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Authentication Issues
If the feature is enabled without proper preparation, users may face authentication issues when accessing links, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-edge-blog/announcing-microsoft-edge-on-macos-now-seamlessly-opens-links/ba-p/3701230
Increased Support Tickets
Unprepared changes may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter unexpected behavior with link handling, overwhelming IT support teams.
- roles: IT Support, System Administrators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-edge-blog/announcing-microsoft-edge-on-macos-now-seamlessly-opens-links/ba-p/3701230
Configutation Options**
Control Browser Link Opening Behavior
Administrators can manage how web links are opened from Teams by configuring the Microsoft 365 policy for browser settings.
- technical instructions: 1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Navigate to 'Settings' > 'Org settings'. 3. Select 'Services' and then 'Microsoft Edge'. 4. Configure the 'Choose Which Browser Opens Web Links' policy as needed.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/admin-overview/manage-your-organization?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/deploy/edge-policies
Disable Seamless Link Opening
If you want to disable the feature that allows links to open seamlessly in Edge from Teams, you can adjust the policy settings accordingly.
- technical instructions: 1. Access the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Go to 'Settings' > 'Org settings'. 3. Under 'Services', select 'Microsoft Edge'. 4. Set the 'Choose Which Browser Opens Web Links' policy to a different browser or disable it.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/admin-overview/manage-your-organization?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/deploy/edge-policies
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-06 | RM Product Tags | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams |
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