Teams web app updates are typically released on the 4th Monday of each month.
Teams desktop client updates are released monthly after rigorous internal testing and validation through our Technology Adoption Program (TAP). Desktop client updates typically start on the 4th Monday of the month and are rolled out gradually to customers throughout the remainder of the week. If a critical update is required, Teams will bypass this schedule and release the update as soon as it’s available.
The desktop client updates itself automatically. Teams checks for updates every few hours behind the scenes, downloads it, and then waits for the computer to be idle before silently installing the update.
Users can also manually download updates by selecting Check for updates in the ... drop-down menu next to your Profile icon in the top right of the app. If an update is available, it will be downloaded and silently installed when the computer is idle.
Users need to be signed in for updates to be downloaded.
What about updates to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise?
Teams follows its own update process as outlined above. Teams doesn't follow the update process for the other Offices apps, such as Word and Excel. To learn more, read Overview of update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps.
Can admins deploy updates instead of Teams auto-updating?
Teams doesn't give admins the ability to deploy updates through any delivery mechanism.
Servicing agreement
As part of a modern online service, the Teams client is updated approximately once per month. The client automatically installs updates when they become available to that client. Because we stagger the availability of updates worldwide, some clients in your organization might receive new updates before others. Because Teams is governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy, it's expected that users remain on the most up-to-date version of the desktop client. Auto-updates ensure that users have the latest capabilities, performance enhancements, security, and service reliability.
To identify when desktop clients fall out of date, an in-app alert will be displayed if the user’s current version is between one and three months old, and if there's a new version available. This in-app messaging encourages users to update to the latest version of Teams or, if necessary, to reach out to their IT admin to do so. Users on Teams desktop clients that are more than three months old will see a blocking page that gives the options to update now, reach out to their IT admin, or continue to Teams on the web.
Teams desktop clients on Government Clouds currently have an exception to this servicing agreement until further notice.
For information on new version releases, check Message Center or go to Help > What’s new in the client.
What about updates to Teams on VDI?
Teams clients on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) aren't automatically updated the way that non-VDI Teams clients are. You have to update the VM image by installing a new MSI as described in the instructions to Install Teams on VDI. You must uninstall the current version to update to a newer version.
You'll find Updates on the left side of Teams with other apps. Select it to start sending and receiving updates. If you don't see it there, select + Apps on the left side of Teams and search for Updates.
The Updates app in Microsoft Teams provides a centralized place for members of your organization to create, review, and submit updates. By creating update requests, you can use the Updates app to keep track of anything your organization needs. Updates is available for both desktop and mobile.
The new Copilot app in Microsoft Teams gives you personalized information, such as your meetings, files, or colleagues. Go back to your chat history with Copilot anytime you need a reminder and explore a range of prompts in the Copilot Lab to get the most out of your experience.
The desktop app automatically updates (so you don't have to). If you want, you can still check for available updates by selecting the Settings and more menu next to your profile picture at the top right of Teams, and then selecting Check for updates. The web app is always up to date.
Click the portrait in the top right corner of Teams, then Check for updates. A small banner will appear that indicates Teams is checking for updates. If an update is installed, the banner will ask you to restart Teams when it completes.
The new Teams desktop client is reimagined from the ground up with performance in mind, providing a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. The new Teams client installs and loads faster, letting you launch the app and join meetings more quickly, giving you more time to focus on the business tasks.
Teams Live Events will retire on September 30, 2024. After this date it will no longer be supported for commercial customers, and access will be discontinued. Customers will not be able to schedule, start, or join any events on Teams Live Events after this date.
As part of a modern online service, the Teams client is updated approximately once per month. The client automatically installs updates when they become available to that client. Because we stagger the availability of updates worldwide, some clients in your organization might receive new updates before others.
The latest version can be confirmed on the Microsoft Teams App Versioning page. It may be that your version is one behind the latest release, as the updates don't all roll out at once. If your version is more than two versions old, you can follow the Microsoft guide for when Teams does not automatically update.
If you're not seeing the latest messages or threads in your Teams chat list, here are a few things you can try. Restart Teams to force a refresh. On Windows, navigate to your Taskbar and look for the Microsoft Teams icon. Right-click the icon and choose Quit.
Windows Update is a free Microsoft service that's used to provide updates like service packs and patches for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft software. It can also be used to update drivers for popular hardware devices.
Applying updates every month is not something system administrators look forward to but they are necessary and extremely important in the times we live in. Most updates each month include security updates. Security issues are the worst possible type as they may be exploited by malware or hackers.
Updates happen frequently for a few reasons: Security: Updates often include fixes for new security issues. They protect your computer from viruses and hackers. Bug Fixes: Updates also repair software bugs, making your computer work better.
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