The security of online meetings has become a priority for many organizations. Microsoft Teams Premium introduces a new feature that enhances meeting security and reliability by requiring email verification for external participants. Here’s how this feature can transform your meetings.
What is email verification for external participants?
With Teams Premium, meeting organizers can now ask external participants to verify their email address before joining a meeting. This verification is done via a code sent by email, and once verified, the participant will appear with the label “Email verified”. This enables organizers to better manage external participants, and to have greater confidence in the identity of those joining the meeting.
Why is this feature important?
- Increased security: By checking emails, organizers can ensure that only authorized participants can join the meeting, reducing the risk of intrusion.
- Increased trust: Verified participants offer greater transparency, allowing organizers to know exactly who is present.
- Ease of use: External participants don’t need to create a Microsoft account to check in, simplifying the participation process.
How do I activate this feature?
To benefit from this feature, organizers must have a Teams Premium license. Administrators can activate this option via Meeting Policies in the Teams Administration Center. Once activated, organizers can choose to require email verification when scheduling their meetings.
Participants’ experience
Where email verification is required, external participants will receive a verification code by email, which they must enter before joining the meeting. This extra step ensures that only verified participants can access the meeting, providing an additional layer of security.
Availability
This feature will be available with the Microsoft Teams Premium lience and will be released as a public preview early 2025.
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Conclusion
Email verification for external participants in Teams Premium will enable organizations to better protect their meetings while offering a smooth and secure user experience.
