Changes › MC1085133

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center

Microsoft Teams Major change Plan for change
Published
29 May 2025
Last modified
03 Sep 2026 16:54 UTC
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Ends
04 Sep 2026
First archived
25 Aug 2026
Revisions
3
Summary
Microsoft Teams will enable rule-based management of Microsoft 365 certified third-party apps via org-wide settings in the Teams admin center, enhancing security and customization. This feature, included in update MC796790, requires no admin action before rollout and will be disabled by default.
Platforms
Web
RoadmapIds
485712
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Updated September 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. This feature will now be included as part of another update referenced in MC796790. Administrators will gain the ability to manage Microsoft 365 certified SaaS applications through org-wide settings for third-party apps. No changes will be applied to tenant-wide settings unless initiated by an administrator. Thank you for your patience.

This feature will empower administrators to manage the availability of trusted Microsoft Teams apps based on rules, for enhanced security. Admins will be able to manage Microsoft 365 certified apps in the Teams admin center through a new control in Org-wide settings. You can further customize the availability of these apps based on permissions accessed and publisher names. The system automatically checks the Microsoft 365 certified apps that meet all the conditions you specify and makes those apps available.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485712.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will track this under MC796790.

[How this will affect your organization:]

Before this rollout, you cannot manage at bulk the availability of Microsoft 365 certified apps. They are only controlled by third-party app tenant settings.

After this rollout, you can manage Microsoft 365 certified apps availability from org-wide settings in the Teams admin center at Manage apps > Actions > Org-wide app settings > Third-party apps.

admin settings

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before or after the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation. This new control will be disabled by default.

Learn more: Manage org-wide app settings in Manage your apps in the Microsoft Teams admin center - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout)

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Revision history

  1. 25 Aug 2026 07:01 UTC — Microsoft's lastModified 05 Aug 2026 17:59 UTC
  2. 01 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC — Microsoft's lastModified 05 Aug 2026 17:59 UTC
  3. 03 Sep 2026 18:00 UTC — Microsoft's lastModified 03 Sep 2026 16:54 UTC