*For this entry exists the more relevant or more recent entry MC1182004
check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Start a chat with anyone who has an email address, even if they're not on Teams! They'll receive an email inviting them to join your chat session as a guest. You'll be able to chat, share files, and start calls all within Teams! We will be releasing to GA at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-10-15
updated:
2026-02-05
Docu to Check
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MS workload name
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams now allows users to invite anyone with an email address to join a chat, enabling communication and collaboration with people outside the platform by sending them an email invitation to participate as guests.
Direct effects for Operations**
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-05 | RM Release | February CY2026 | May CY2026 |
| 2025-12-18 | RM Platform Tags | Android, Desktop, iOS, Linux, Mac | Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web |
| 2025-12-18 | RM Description | Start a chat with anyone who has an email address, even if they're not on Teams! They'll receive an email inviting them to join your chat session as a guest. You'll be able to chat, share files, and start calls all within Teams! | Start a chat with anyone who has an email address, even if they're not on Teams! They'll receive an email inviting them to join your chat session as a guest. You'll be able to chat, share files, and start calls all within Teams! We will be releasing to GA at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
| 2025-12-18 | RM Status | Rolling out | In development |
| 2025-12-18 | RM Release | November CY2025 | February CY2026 |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
| 2025-10-16 | RM Release | November CY2026 | November CY2025 |
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