MC794545 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ability to purchase third-party app subscriptions from Teams Admin Center and Teams app store (archived)

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check before: 2024-06-30

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams

Platform:

US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

179897

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon allow the purchase of third-party app subscriptions directly from the Teams Admin Center and Teams app store, aiming to simplify the subscription process. Rollout starts late June 2024, with full availability by late October 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this update.

Details:
Updated October 9, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September)

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Release Phase:
Standard Release

Created:
2024-05-21

updated:
2024-10-31

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that allows users to purchase and manage third-party app subscriptions directly from the Teams Admin Center and app store, with a rollout starting in late June 2024 and full availability by late October 2024.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may face confusion or frustration due to the new purchasing interface if they are not adequately informed about the changes, leading to potential delays in acquiring necessary applications.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=179897

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of a new purchasing process may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new system, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=179897

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explanation for non-techies**

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-10-31MC Feature RingStandard Release, Targeted ReleaseStandard Release
2024-10-31MC Feature StatusRolling outLaunched
2024-10-25MC Feature RingStandard Release, Targeted Release
2024-10-25MC Feature StatusRolling out
2024-10-10MC Last Updated09/05/2024 01:32:532024-10-10T02:26:43Z
2024-10-10MC MessagesUpdated September 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August).
Updated October 9, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September)
2024-10-10MC End Time11/11/2024 08:00:002024-12-09T08:00:00Z
2024-10-10MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon allow the purchase of third-party app subscriptions directly from the Teams Admin Center and Teams app store, aiming to simplify the subscription process. The rollout begins late June 2024, with full availability by late September 2024. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897 is associated with this update.Microsoft Teams will soon allow the purchase of third-party app subscriptions directly from the Teams Admin Center and Teams app store, aiming to simplify the subscription process. Rollout starts late June 2024, with full availability by late October 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this update.
2024-09-05MC Last Updated08/15/2024 21:33:052024-09-05T01:32:53Z
2024-09-05MC MessagesUpdated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late July).
Updated September 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August).
2024-09-05MC End Time10/07/2024 09:00:002024-11-11T08:00:00Z
2024-09-05MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon offer an enhanced purchase experience for third-party app subscriptions via Teams Admin Center and Teams app store. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897, aims to simplify the subscription process with a new user interface. It will roll out in late August 2024, with no preparatory action required.Microsoft Teams will soon allow the purchase of third-party app subscriptions directly from the Teams Admin Center and Teams app store, aiming to simplify the subscription process. The rollout begins late June 2024, with full availability by late September 2024. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897 is associated with this update.
2024-08-16MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impact, Admin impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
2024-08-16MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon offer an enhanced purchase experience for third-party app subscriptions via Teams Admin Center and Teams app store. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897, aims to simplify the subscription process with a new user interface. It will roll out in late June 2024, with no preparatory action required.Microsoft Teams will soon offer an enhanced purchase experience for third-party app subscriptions via Teams Admin Center and Teams app store. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897, aims to simplify the subscription process with a new user interface. It will roll out in late August 2024, with no preparatory action required.
2024-08-16MC Last Updated05/21/2024 01:13:102024-08-15T21:33:05Z
2024-08-16MC MessagesWe will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
Updated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We will soon enable enhanced purchase experience in both the Teams Admin Center and the Teams app store. This improvement will empower administrators and end-users to seamlessly assess the plans offered by an app and secure third-party app subscriptions that optimally meet their needs. The aim of this overhauled experience is to simplify and expedite the subscription purchase journey, from choosing a plan to finalizing and reviewing the billing details.
Our goal in refreshing our purchase user experience with new designs and structures is to offer a more recognizable user interface. This will enable users to comfortably identify the most suitable plan for their needs without being inundated by choices and facilitate a smooth plan purchase.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179897
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late July).
2024-08-16MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Ability to purchase third-party app subscriptions from Teams Admin Center and Teams app store(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ability to purchase third-party app subscriptions from Teams Admin Center and Teams app store
2024-08-16MC End Time09/09/2024 09:00:002024-10-07T09:00:00Z

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