Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Let’s say you’re out all day attending an important conference💻 or heading out for a vacay 🏖 or won’t be available to communicate via Teams. When people send important messages in MS Teams, you must allot a separate time to reply to them regarding your availability.  To make this easier, users can set an out of office message in new MS Teams. Let’s dive into the blog.  What is an Out of Office Message?  An out of office (OOF/OOO) message,... Read More Read More

Archive and Restore Channels in Microsoft Teams

Ever scrolled endlessly through a list of Microsoft Teams channels, desperately searching for the one you need? If so, you’re not alone. When teams collaborate and projects are finished, Teams channels can pile up, making it tough to find current information.  But fear not! Microsoft Teams’ archive feature, a previously missing feature in MS Teams, was rolled out in February 2024. Archiving channels on Teams web and Desktop app lets you keep all that valuable data – conversations, files, the whole history... Read More Read More

Check Teams Meeting Call Quality Using PowerShell

Microsoft Teams meetings/calls bring us collaborative experience and pave the way for increasing the productivity of an organization. However, it’s rare for a meeting call to conclude without someone mentioning issues like “poor audio quality,” “video buffering,” “poor network connection,” or “audio breaking up.” 💯  While these problems might seem minor, they can seriously impact both collaboration and productivity. That’s why it’s crucial for Microsoft Teams administrators and help desk members to monitor Teams meeting call quality and troubleshoot poor call... Read More Read More

Customize Meeting Invitations in Microsoft Teams

As we know, Microsoft 365 company branding is an interesting feature that enables organizations to customize their login page. Apart from this, it also prevents phishing attacks as we include our organization logo, background image, username hint, text, color, and more. Since it is customized and varies for each organization, users can’t easily be exploited by intruders. Likewise, you can also customize the Teams meeting email invitations.  Admins can customize the company logo, legal disclaimer, help URLs, and invite text to users.... Read More Read More

How to Change the Teams Meeting Recording Auto-Expiration

Microsoft implemented an auto-expiration feature for Teams meeting recordings (TMR) to manage storage efficiently. Essentially, after a default period of 120 days, meeting recordings stored in OneDrive and SharePoint are automatically deleted🙁. However, there might be instances where organizations need to extend, shorten, or even disable Microsoft Teams meeting recording auto-expiration feature. For example, if certain recordings are particularly valuable and shouldn’t be deleted automatically. As an admin, you can customize these expiration settings based on your organization’s requirements.  ... Read More Read More

Forward Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams

The new ability to forward chats in Microsoft Teams brings a fresh experience and has garnered a positive response among users. This exciting capability empowers users to share important information within the MS Teams environment. You can transmit messages across 1:1 conversations, group chats, and meeting chats via the new Microsoft Teams on desktop, web, and mobile.  Let’s discuss how to forward chats in Microsoft Teams and explore its advantages in collaboration.   Advantages of Forwarding Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams The message forwarding feature... Read More Read More

Restrict Users from Creating New Teams in Microsoft Teams

Ever wondered why there are so many teams in your Microsoft Teams? Teamwork is great, but having too many teams can confuse rather than help. As a Microsoft 365 admin, you might find yourself dealing with a flood of teams, causing a mess, as all users have access to create teams. Don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll show you how to disable team creations for users, following the Microsoft Teams best practices.   Let’s simplify Microsoft Teams management by restricting... Read More Read More

2023 Recap: Top Microsoft 365 Administration Blogs

As we step into the new year, let’s take a moment to look back at our top blogs of 2023 🎉. From crucial updates to useful PowerShell management tips, these resources have empowered countless admins to maximize their potential in Microsoft 365 administration.    We have categorized our top blogs that we highly recommend revisiting before stepping into 2024 into the following categories:  Microsoft 365 major updates and retirements  Features that boost Microsoft 365 productivity    Key practices for efficient Microsoft... Read More Read More

Manage Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams Using PowerShell: Effective Collaboration Strategy

Microsoft developed shared channels to facilitate effective collaboration and contributions among users with a long-term vision. In order to utilize the full potential of this collaborative approach, admins must proficiently manage Microsoft Teams shared channels. The channels, which are also called Microsoft Teams Connect, facilitate collaboration between teams of different organizations, beyond boundaries. Let’s delve into the process of shared channel management using Windows PowerShell. Before we dive into the management process, it’s essential to understand shared channels, as some... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams Private Channel Management with PowerShell

Microsoft Teams is a collaborative workspace widely used among Microsoft 365 users, facilitating seamless communication and teamwork. Within MS Teams, private channels offer a focused space for confidential discussions among specific Team members. Therefore, private channel management is essential to maintain security and productivity, aligning with Teams’ security best practices.  In this blog, we will delve into the significance of private channel management, explore the operations involved, and demonstrate how PowerShell can streamline the process.   Importance of Private Channel... Read More Read More