Teams feature

Question

Hi All,

When I click on Teams → Settings → About Teams → Early Access → Public Preview, I try to check the box to enable Public Preview, but it gets reverted back to unchecked.

Can anyone please explain what Public Preview feature does and how to enable it from the Teams Admin Center? Please guide me.

Answer 1

The Public Preview feature in Microsoft Teams allows users to access unreleased features before they are officially rolled out. It’s designed for early adopters who want to test new capabilities and provide feedback before general availability.

Why Public Preview Might Not Enable?

If the checkbox keeps reverting back to unchecked, it’s likely due to an admin policy restriction. Public Preview is controlled via Teams Update Policies, and if your organization has disabled it, you won’t be able to enable it manually.

How to Enable Public Preview from the Teams Admin Center

If you have admin access, follow these steps to enable Public Preview:

1. Sign in to the Microsoft Teams Admin Center
   • Go to Teams Admin Center
   • Use an account with Teams Administrator permissions.
2. Navigate to Teams Update Policies
   • In the left panel, select Teams > Teams Update Policies.
3. Create or Edit an Update Policy
   • Click Add to create a new policy or select an existing one.
   • Name the policy and add a description.
4. Enable Public Preview
   • Under Show Teams preview features, select:
   • Users can opt in → Allows users to enable Public Preview manually.
   • On for everyone → Forces Public Preview for all users.
   • Off → Disables Public Preview entirely.
5. Apply the Policy
   • Click Apply to save changes.
   • Assign the policy to specific users if needed.
6. Wait for Changes to Take Effect
   • Policy updates can take up to 2 hours to propagate across Teams.

If your organization has strict security policies, Public Preview might be disabled at a higher level. You can check with your IT admin or refer to Microsoft’s official documentation for more details.