check before: 2026-03-15
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting mid-March 2026, Call Quality Dashboard will change Meeting ID to the numeric value from Teams invites, moving the old Meeting ID to a new Thread ID dimension. Administrators must update CQD queries, reports, and documentation accordingly to avoid issues. No compliance concerns noted.
Details:
[Introduction]
Beginning in March 2026, you may encounter issues in Call Quality Dashboard (CQD) when searching by Meeting ID. CQD is changing the Meeting ID value to match the numeric Meeting ID found in Teams meeting invites. The previous value used for Meeting ID in CQD will now be found in a separate dimension named Thread ID.
[When this will happen:]
This change will take place starting mid-March 2026.
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Created:
2026-02-07
updated:
2026-02-07
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in March 2026, the Call Quality Dashboard (CQD) in Microsoft Teams will change the Meeting ID to match the numeric value in Teams meeting invites, while the old Meeting ID will be renamed as Thread ID, requiring updates to reports and queries by Microsoft 365 administrators and IT staff.
Direct effects for Operations**
Change in Meeting ID Value
CQD will change the Meeting ID to the numeric value from Teams invites, potentially causing confusion and errors in existing reports and queries that rely on the old Meeting ID.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, IT Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-teams-march-2026/ba-p/123456
Impact on Reporting
Existing CQD reports or queries that rely on the old Meeting ID may no longer return expected results unless updated, leading to inaccurate data analysis.
- roles: Data Analysts, IT Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-teams-march-2026/ba-p/123456
Need for Documentation Updates
Internal documentation and training materials related to CQD reporting will need to be updated to reflect the changes, which may lead to temporary knowledge gaps.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-teams-march-2026/ba-p/123456
User Experience Disruption
Users searching for meetings in CQD using the old Meeting ID may experience disruptions and delays in accessing relevant data, affecting their workflow.
- roles: End Users, Support Teams
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-teams-march-2026/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are confused about the new Meeting ID and Thread ID dimensions, straining helpdesk resources.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-teams-march-2026/ba-p/123456
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