check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
A new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool will roll out from late January to early March 2026, enabling admins to migrate Slack channel content into Teams channels. It appears in the Microsoft admin center, requires no opt-in, and initially supports channel content only. No action needed before rollout.
Details:
Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool to help organizations seamlessly transition collaboration from Slack to Teams. This tool enables administrators to migrate content from Slack public and private channels into Teams shared, public, and private channels, reducing complexity and improving continuity.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rollout begins in late January (previously early December) and completes by late January 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late January 2026 and completes by early March 2026.
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2026-01-06
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2026-01-14
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summary for non-techies**
A new tool will be available in the Microsoft admin center starting January 2026, enabling users to seamlessly transfer Slack channel content to Microsoft Teams, with worldwide availability by March 2026.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
If the migration tool is used without proper preparation, there is a risk of losing important Slack channel content that may not be compatible or properly transferred to Teams.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrator, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/MicrosoftTeams/slack-to-teams-migration-tool
User Confusion
Users may experience confusion and disruption if they are not informed about the migration process, leading to potential miscommunication and loss of productivity during the transition.
- roles: End User, Team Leader
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/MicrosoftTeams/slack-to-teams-migration-tool
Integration Issues
Without preparation, there may be integration issues with existing workflows and tools that rely on Slack, causing interruptions in team collaboration and communication.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrator, Project Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/MicrosoftTeams/slack-to-teams-migration-tool
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing a new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool to help organizations seamlessly transition collaboration from Slack to Teams. This tool enables administrators to migrate content from Slack public and private channels into Teams shared, public, and private channels, reducing complexity and improving continuity. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rollout begins in early December 2025 and completes by late January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late January 2026 and completes by early March 2026. | Updated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool to help organizations seamlessly transition collaboration from Slack to Teams. This tool enables administrators to migrate content from Slack public and private channels into Teams shared, public, and private channels, reducing complexity and improving continuity. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rollout begins in late January (previously early December) and completes by late January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late January 2026 and completes by early March 2026. |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Title | Introducing new tool to migrate content from Slack to Microsoft Teams | (Updated) Introducing new tool to migrate content from Slack to Microsoft Teams |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Last Updated | 01/06/2026 06:58:21 | 2026-01-13T18:11:14Z |
| 2026-01-14 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-01-14 | MC Summary | A new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool will roll out from December 2025 to March 2026, allowing admins to migrate Slack channel content into Teams channels via the Microsoft admin center. It requires no opt-in, supports channel content initially, and needs no pre-rollout action. | A new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool will roll out from late January to early March 2026, enabling admins to migrate Slack channel content into Teams channels. It appears in the Microsoft admin center, requires no opt-in, and initially supports channel content only. No action needed before rollout. |
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