*For this entry exists the more relevant or more recent entry MC796790
check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Stream, Teams
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Details:
This feature allows Microsoft 365 administrators to enable Microsoft 365 certified SaaS applications within their tenant through org-wide settings for third-party apps. Admins can choose to allow a subset of applications that have already been verified against industry security and compliance standards. This ensures organizations can confidently adopt apps while maintaining governance and reducing approval overhead.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-22
updated:
2026-01-15
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're a manager in a large law firm, and you have a gatekeeper who decides which new office supplies can be brought into the office. This gatekeeper has a checklist of criteria to ensure that any new supplies are safe, useful, and compliant with the firm's standards. For example, they might check if the new supplies are from a trusted vendor, if they meet safety regulations, or if they are compatible with existing office equipment.
Similarly, Microsoft Teams has introduced a feature that acts like this gatekeeper for third-party applications. Within the Teams Admin Center, administrators can set up rules to automatically approve or reject third-party apps based on predefined criteria. This means that only apps that meet certain safety and compliance standards will be allowed for use within the organization. It's like having a trusted filter that ensures all the tools and apps used by your team are reliable and secure.
This feature is particularly useful for maintaining a secure and efficient digital workspace. By having these rules in place, organizations can ensure that their employees have access to the best tools without compromising on security or compliance. Just as the gatekeeper ensures that only the best supplies are used in the office, this feature ensures that only the best apps are used in your digital workspace.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-15 | RM Release | February CY2026 | March CY2026 |
| 2025-12-04 | RM Release | January CY2026 | February CY2026 |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Release | December CY2025 | January CY2026 |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Title | Microsoft Teams: Rules-Based Enablement of Third-Party Teams Apps in Teams Admin Center | Microsoft Teams: Streamlined Microsoft 365 Certified App Management in Teams Admin Center |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Description | This feature allows M365 administrators to define specific criteria for approving third-party Teams applications within their tenant. Administrators can select from a list of predefined, safe criteria, ensuring that only trusted and compliant applications are made available under this rule. | This feature allows Microsoft 365 administrators to enable Microsoft 365 certified SaaS applications within their tenant through org-wide settings for third-party apps. Admins can choose to allow a subset of applications that have already been verified against industry security and compliance standards. This ensures organizations can confidently adopt apps while maintaining governance and reducing approval overhead. |
| 2025-10-18 | RM Release | November CY2025 | December CY2025 |
| 2025-09-19 | RM Release | September CY2025 | November CY2025 |
| 2025-07-26 | RM Release | August CY2025 | September CY2025 |
| 2025-06-26 | RM Release | July CY2025 | August CY2025 |
| 2025-05-24 | RM Platform Tags | Desktop | Web |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Release | May CY2025 | July CY2025 |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Title | Microsoft Teams: Rules-Based Enablement of Third-Party Apps in Teams Admin Center | Microsoft Teams: Rules-Based Enablement of Third-Party Teams Apps in Teams Admin Center |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Description | This feature allows M365 administrators to define specific criteria for approving third-party SaaS applications within their tenant. Administrators can select from a list of predefined, safe criteria, ensuring that only trusted and compliant applications are made available under this rule. | This feature allows M365 administrators to define specific criteria for approving third-party Teams applications within their tenant. Administrators can select from a list of predefined, safe criteria, ensuring that only trusted and compliant applications are made available under this rule. |
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