423476 – Microsoft Teams: Configure External access policies in TAC (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams

Platform:

Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC938541

Details:

External access policies can be managed in Teams admin center. These policies were previously only supported in PowerShell, and we are bringing the same capabilities into the Teams admin center user experience.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-24

updated:
2025-02-24

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Managing external access policies in Microsoft Teams is becoming more user-friendly. Previously, if you wanted to control how people outside your organization could interact with your Teams environment, you had to use a tool called PowerShell. Think of PowerShell like a command line where you type specific instructions to get things done, similar to how a chef might follow a detailed recipe to prepare a dish.

Now, Microsoft is making it easier by bringing these capabilities into the Teams admin center. Imagine the Teams admin center as a user-friendly dashboard, like the control panel in a car, where you can easily adjust settings with a few clicks instead of typing out commands. This change allows administrators to manage external access policies more intuitively, much like adjusting the air conditioning or radio in your car with simple dials and buttons instead of needing to understand the mechanics behind them.

This update is particularly useful for those who are more comfortable with graphical interfaces rather than text-based command lines. It simplifies the process, making it more accessible to a wider range of users, including those who may not have a technical background. By integrating these capabilities into the Teams admin center, Microsoft is streamlining the management of external access, allowing organizations to maintain control over their Teams environment with greater ease and efficiency.