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.
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
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Read the postFrequently 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 restart, and you’ll have access to early releases of features on all your devices when signed in to the same personal account.
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.
