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

Admins will be able to manage the availability of Microsoft 365 certified apps in Teams based on rules for enhanced security. This feature will be on by default and will roll out from mid-July to early August 2025. No action is required before the rollout, but review current configurations and notify users. 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. Note: This feature will be ON by default.  This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485712. When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 and expect to complete by early August 2025. 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 > Microsoft 365 certified apps. The All apps available option will be on by default after this rollout. View image in new tab You can configure additional criteria from the Customize availability option: View image in new tab What you need to do to prepare: This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before 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. No action is required for the tenants who have turned on Org-wide app settings for third-party apps. For tenants who have turned off Org-wide app settings for third-party apps, we recommend you review […]

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