check before: 2025-02-15
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Feature Rollout Status Not Supported
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
New recording policies for town halls and webinars in Microsoft Teams will be rolled out starting late April 2025, with completion by late May 2025. Separate policies for town halls and webinars will be available. Organizations should update recording policies using PowerShell commands before and after the rollout.
Details:
Updated April 18, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late April 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously mid-April).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April).
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Created:
2025-01-03
updated:
2025-04-19
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will allow organizations to set separate recording policies for town halls and webinars, requiring PowerShell commands for updates, with the rollout starting in late April 2025 and completing by late May 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Recording Policy Changes
Without preparation, users may experience confusion regarding the new separate recording policies for town halls and webinars, leading to potential data loss or unrecorded important sessions.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/new-csteamseventspolicy?view=teams-ps, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=473887
User Notification and Documentation
Failure to notify users about the changes may result in users being unaware of the new recording settings, leading to frustration and decreased productivity during town halls and webinars.
- roles: IT Administrators, Event Organizers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/new-csteamseventspolicy?view=teams-ps, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=473887
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Last Updated | 04/01/2025 17:53:49 | 2025-04-18T22:10:52Z |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Messages | Updated April 1, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. | Updated April 18, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late April 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously mid-April). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-04-19 | MC End Time | 06/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-07T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-04-19 | MC Summary | New admin policies in Microsoft Teams will separately govern recording behavior for town halls and webinars, instead of using the same policies for all events. This change will roll out in April 2025 and applies to Teams on Windows, web, and mobile. Update policies using PowerShell or the Teams admin center. | New recording policies for town halls and webinars in Microsoft Teams will be rolled out starting late April 2025, with completion by late May 2025. Separate policies for town halls and webinars will be available. Organizations should update recording policies using PowerShell commands before and after the rollout. |
| 2025-04-11 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2025-04-08 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | |
| 2025-04-02 | MC Messages | Updated February 20, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously mid-March). | Updated April 1, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. |
| 2025-04-02 | MC Last Updated | 02/20/2025 16:54:27 | 2025-04-01T17:53:49Z |
| 2025-04-02 | MC Summary | New admin policies in Microsoft Teams will separately govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars, starting early April 2025. Organizations should update default recording policies using PowerShell before the rollout and can use the Teams admin center or PowerShell afterward. Review and notify users of the changes. | New admin policies in Microsoft Teams will separately govern recording behavior for town halls and webinars, instead of using the same policies for all events. This change will roll out in April 2025 and applies to Teams on Windows, web, and mobile. Update policies using PowerShell or the Teams admin center. |
| 2025-03-14 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-02-21 | MC Messages | Updated January 24, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2025 (previously late February). | Updated February 20, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously mid-March). |
| 2025-02-21 | MC Last Updated | 01/24/2025 23:35:25 | 2025-02-20T16:54:27Z |
| 2025-02-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing new recording policies for town halls and webinars, allowing separate control of event behavior. This update, referenced by Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887, will roll out from early to mid-March 2025. Organizations should prepare by updating recording policies using PowerShell commands. | New admin policies in Microsoft Teams will separately govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars, starting early April 2025. Organizations should update default recording policies using PowerShell before the rollout and can use the Teams admin center or PowerShell afterward. Review and notify users of the changes. |
| 2025-01-25 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. | Updated January 24, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2025 (previously late February). |
| 2025-01-25 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: New recording policies for town halls and webinars | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New recording policies for town halls and webinars |
| 2025-01-25 | MC Last Updated | 01/03/2025 01:37:10 | 2025-01-24T23:35:25Z |
| 2025-01-25 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-01-25 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing new recording policies for town halls and webinars, allowing separate control of event behavior. This update, referenced by Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887, will roll out from mid to late February 2025. Organizations should prepare by updating recording policies using PowerShell commands. | Microsoft Teams is introducing new recording policies for town halls and webinars, allowing separate control of event behavior. This update, referenced by Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887, will roll out from early to mid-March 2025. Organizations should prepare by updating recording policies using PowerShell commands. |
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