Microsoft Teams continues to deliver advanced, secure collaboration tools. One of the latest additions, control over incoming chats for priority accounts, promises to transform the way users manage their internal communications. Here’s a detailed look at this feature.
What are Priority Account Chat Controls?
Priority account chat controls allow users to manage unwanted internal communications via a policy setting. This feature is designed to give users the ability to block new incoming chats from people within their organization, ensuring a smoother, less disruptive communications experience.
Key features
Block Internal Chats: Users can now block new incoming chats from people within their organization. This feature is particularly useful for avoiding unwanted interruptions and concentrating on important tasks.
New contact notification: When a new contact attempts to start a conversation, users receive a notification allowing them to choose whether to accept or block the conversation. This offers greater control over interactions and helps maintain a productive working environment.
Seamless integration: To use this feature, users must be on the new Teams desktop or web client. This ensures seamless integration and a consistent user experience.
How do I activate chat controls for Priority Accounts?
Activating this feature requires two administrative checks:
Messaging settings for priority accounts: In the Teams administration center, under “Messaging settings”, activate chat control for priority accounts.
Priority Accounts Messaging Policy: Under “Messaging Policies”, select the policy you wish to update or create a new one, then activate the Priority Accounts chat control.
Both settings must be enabled for a user to block new incoming chats. Below is a step-by-step guide provided by Microsoft.
Benefits for users and administrators
For Users: Users benefit from greater control over their communications, reducing interruptions and improving concentration and productivity.
For Administrators: Administrators can define specific messaging policies for different user groups, ensuring efficient management of internal communications.
Conclusion
Priority account chat control in Microsoft Teams offers users the ability to block new incoming chats, this feature helps to create a more productive and less disruptive working environment. To find out more and discover how to activate this feature, see the Source section of this article.
