518215 – Microsoft Teams: Apps in Private Channels for Microsoft Teams

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

MC1197145

Details:

Bring the apps your team relies on—tabs, bots, and message extensions—directly into Private Channels in Microsoft Teams. This update lets channel owners add apps to a specific private channel, so everyone collaborating there (including invited collaborators from other teams or organizations, subject to admin policy) can work in one place without switching contexts.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-10-23

updated:
2026-01-22

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams has introduced a feature that allows users to bring their favorite apps directly into Private Channels. Think of a Private Channel like a private room within a larger office. In this room, only certain people are allowed to enter and work together. Previously, if you wanted to use specific tools or apps while in this private room, you might have had to step out into the main office to access them. Now, with this update, you can bring those tools right into the room with you.

This means that within a Private Channel, you can add tabs, bots, and message extensions that your team uses regularly. It’s like having a whiteboard, a calculator, and a phone right there in your private meeting room, so you don’t have to leave the room to get things done. This is particularly useful if you're working with people from other teams or even other organizations, as long as the admin settings allow it. It streamlines the process, allowing everyone to focus on the task at hand without the distraction of switching between different tools or environments.

In essence, this update is about making collaboration more seamless and efficient. By having everything you need in one place, you can save time and reduce the complexity of managing multiple tools, which can be especially beneficial in a busy work environment.