check before: 2024-10-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams
Platform:
mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing CAPTCHA verification for anonymous meeting participants, with rollout starting late October 2024 and completion by mid-November 2024. Tenant Admins must enable this feature in the Teams Admin Center.
Details:
Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Teams tenants will soon be able to enable verification for anonymous meeting participants via CAPTCHA. This release of CAPTCHA Verification for Anonymous Meeting Participants will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop, Mobile and Web and will provide additional security against malicious bot and third-party app joins.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously mid-October).
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2024-08-28
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2024-10-16
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing CAPTCHA verification for anonymous participants to enhance meeting security, requiring Tenant Admins to enable this feature in the Teams Admin Center, with a rollout scheduled from late October to mid-November 2024 across all platforms.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Meeting Entry Time
Anonymous users may experience delays in joining meetings due to the CAPTCHA verification process, potentially leading to frustration and reduced productivity.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-captcha-verification-for-anonymous-meeting-participants/ba-p/123456
User Experience Degradation
The introduction of CAPTCHA may lead to a negative user experience for anonymous participants, especially those unfamiliar with CAPTCHA systems, which could discourage attendance.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/10/15/teams-new-features/
Increased Support Requests
The implementation of CAPTCHA may lead to an increase in support requests from users who encounter issues or do not understand the CAPTCHA process, straining IT support resources.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2024/10/16/the-impact-of-captcha-on-user-experience/
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-10-16 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
2024-10-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing CAPTCHA verification for anonymous participants, rolling out in early to mid-October 2024. This feature, which is off by default, can be enabled by Tenant Admins in the Teams Admin Center to provide additional security. | Microsoft Teams is introducing CAPTCHA verification for anonymous meeting participants, with rollout starting late October 2024 and completion by mid-November 2024. Tenant Admins must enable this feature in the Teams Admin Center. |
2024-10-16 | MC Last Updated | 08/28/2024 01:07:34 | 2024-10-16T00:23:50Z |
2024-10-16 | MC Messages | Microsoft Teams tenants will soon be able to enable verification for anonymous meeting participants via CAPTCHA. This release of CAPTCHA Verification for Anonymous Meeting Participants will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop, Mobile and Web and will provide additional security against malicious bot and third-party app joins.
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. | Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Teams tenants will soon be able to enable verification for anonymous meeting participants via CAPTCHA. This release of CAPTCHA Verification for Anonymous Meeting Participants will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop, Mobile and Web and will provide additional security against malicious bot and third-party app joins. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously mid-October). |
2024-10-16 | MC Title | CAPTCHA Verification for Anonymous Meeting Participants | (Updated) CAPTCHA Verification for Anonymous Meeting Participants |
2024-10-16 | MC End Time | 11/25/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-12-30T09:00:00Z |
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