check before: 2026-05-26
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Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
By May 26, 2026, Microsoft Teams will offer separate admin controls to independently enable or disable Viva Engage Communities and Storylines within Teams via messaging policies. Both are enabled by default, remain available in Viva Engage if disabled in Teams, and admins should review settings before rollout.
Details:
Updated May 18, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are introducing separate admin controls for Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Microsoft Teams. These controls provide more granular management by allowing administrators to independently enable or disable each experience within Teams, while existing controls in the Viva Engage admin center remain unchanged. By default, both Communities and Storylines will be enabled in Teams unless configured otherwise.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Individual controls will be available by May 26, 2026
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2026-05-07
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2026-05-19
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If Communities and Storylines are enabled by default without prior review, users may be overwhelmed by new features, leading to confusion and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/teams-viva-experiences?source=docs
Administrative Overload
Without preparation, administrators may face an influx of support requests related to the new features, as users may not understand how to use or disable them, leading to increased workload.
- roles: IT Administrators, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/teams-viva-experiences?source=docs
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-19 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-05-19 | MC Summary | Starting May 18, 2026, admins can independently enable or disable Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Teams via new controls in Teams messaging policies. Both are enabled by default, remain available in Viva Engage if disabled in Teams, and changes may take up to 24 hours to apply. | By May 26, 2026, Microsoft Teams will offer separate admin controls to independently enable or disable Viva Engage Communities and Storylines within Teams via messaging policies. Both are enabled by default, remain available in Viva Engage if disabled in Teams, and admins should review settings before rollout. |
| 2026-05-19 | MC Last Updated | 05/07/2026 00:52:17 | 2026-05-18T18:47:34Z |
| 2026-05-19 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We are introducing separate admin controls for Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Microsoft Teams. These controls provide more granular management by allowing administrators to independently enable or disable each experience within Teams, while existing controls in the Viva Engage admin center remain unchanged. By default, both Communities and Storylines will be enabled in Teams unless configured otherwise. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Individual controls will be available by May 18, 2026 | Updated May 18, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We are introducing separate admin controls for Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Microsoft Teams. These controls provide more granular management by allowing administrators to independently enable or disable each experience within Teams, while existing controls in the Viva Engage admin center remain unchanged. By default, both Communities and Storylines will be enabled in Teams unless configured otherwise. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Individual controls will be available by May 26, 2026 |
| 2026-05-19 | MC Title | Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Teams – Individual enablement controls | (Updated) Viva Engage Communities and Storylines in Teams – Individual enablement controls |
| 2026-05-19 | MC End Time | 06/18/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-06-29T09:00:00Z |
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