Welcome to
Teams Insider

Become a Teams Insider and be the first to
try new features in Microsoft Teams (free).

Using Teams for work or school?
Check out Microsoft Teams Public preview.

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Become a
Teams Insider

Join the program

From Teams, go to Settings and look for Teams Insider, and in a couple steps you’re ready to go.

Try the latest features

With your early access to features you’ll get to show us how to fine tune before everyone else gets to use them.

Influence the future

Give Teams feedback on what works, what doesn’t, and what you wish it had.

Who are
Teams Insiders?

People who enjoy trying new things and want to shape the way Teams works.

IT professional

Joey loves new tech and wants to influence the apps they use so they have exactly what they need.

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Creative

Ingrid, a tattoo artist that hosts a monthly drawing night for local tattooers to network and get creative together.

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Teams Insider Blog

10 Tips to Foster an Engaging Community

Leading an online community? We are here to help! Microsoft Teams offers a suite of tools designed to help community owners foster a vibrant and engaging environment. H...

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More hidden gems in Teams for personal use

Following our earlier blog post about lesser-known features in Teams for personal use, this post will show you more capabilities that you might have missed, and that are very ...

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Using Designer in Teams for personal use

In this article, we will share practical tips and tricks on how to leverage the power of Designer to create stunning images for your digital hangouts, personal celebrations, o...

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What’s new in Microsoft Teams (free) | Mar 2024

We have been busy releasing new features in Teams for personal use in March and here's a recap of some of the recently released features available for you today: Welcome ...

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I sign up for Teams Insider?

To join the Teams Insider program, you’ll need to go to your settings in Teams. Select Teams Insider Program > Join. The app will close and the next time you open it, you’ll automatically have access to early releases of features.

Currently, if you want access to the program via the desktop and mobile Teams app, you’ll need to opt in from both devices.

What's the difference between Teams Insider Program and Teams Public Preview?

The Teams Insider Program is only for personal use in Microsoft Teams (free). Public Preview is for your work and school Teams account.

Can I leave the program once I join?

Yes, go back to your Teams settings > Teams Insider program > leave the Teams Insider program. You’ll need to do this on each device you opted in with.