check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Teams town halls will soon provide support for a backup RTMP stream to keep a live broadcast running in the event of an interruption with the main stream.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-11
updated:
2026-02-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing backup RTMP support, providing an alternative streaming path to ensure seamless live broadcasts during town hall meetings if the main stream encounters issues.
Direct effects for Operations**
Backup Stream Implementation
If the backup RTMP stream is implemented without proper testing, it may lead to unexpected failures during live broadcasts, causing interruptions and poor user experience.
- roles: IT Support, Event Coordinator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-backup-rtmp-support-for-teams-town-halls/ba-p/3701230
User Experience During Live Events
Users may experience confusion and frustration if the backup stream fails to activate seamlessly, leading to a loss of engagement and trust in the platform.
- roles: End Users, Event Attendees
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-backup-rtmp-support-for-teams-town-halls/ba-p/3701230
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