check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Groups, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will offer an admin setting to enable simpler 8-digit numeric-only meeting passcodes, off by default and requiring admin opt-in. This reduces passcode complexity but lowers cryptographic strength. The rollout begins March 2026, affecting only new meetings, with existing security controls unchanged.
Details:
[Introduction]
Microsoft Teams is introducing simplified meeting passcodes to reduce friction when joining meetings, especially when participants must manually enter a passcode. This feature is off by default and must be explicitly enabled by a tenant administrator.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555858.
[When this will happen]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early March 2026 and expect to complete by mid-March 2026.
General Availability
Worldwide & GCC: We will begin rolling out in mid-March 2026 and expect to complete by late March 2026.
GCCH & DoD: We will begin rolling out in early April 2026 and expect to complete by mid-April 2026.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-02-14
updated:
2026-02-14
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will introduce an optional feature in March 2026 that allows for simpler, numeric-only eight-digit meeting passcodes, requiring administrators to opt-in for new meetings while maintaining existing security controls.
Direct effects for Operations**
Reduced Security of Meeting Access
Enabling numeric-only passcodes lowers cryptographic strength, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to meetings.
- roles: Tenant Administrators, Security Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=555858#Roadmap
User Experience Challenges
If the feature is enabled without preparation, users may struggle with security implications and confusion over passcode changes, leading to potential access issues.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=555858#Roadmap
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