Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1269215
MC1269215 - Microsoft Teams: Honor Windows “Do not disturb” setting
Microsoft Teams on Windows 11+ will offer an opt-in toggle to suppress Teams toast notifications when Windows "Do not disturb" is enabled, starting May 2026. This feature respects existing Windows DND settings, affects only Windows 11 or later, and requires no admin action.
- Message Center ID
- MC1269215
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Teams
- Tags
- New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 557974
- Platforms
- Desktop
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- Last updated
- 2026-04-03
- Expires
- 2026-07-01
[Introduction]Microsoft Teams on Windows will now honor the Windows “Do not disturb” (DND) system setting on devices running Windows 11 or later. When this setting is enabled at the OS level, Teams toast notifications will be automatically suppressed to reduce interruptions and align with users’ focus preferences. This feature is available as an opt‑in client toggle, off by default.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557974.[When this will happen]Targeted Release: Rolling out in early May 2026 and expected to complete by late May 2026.General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in mid‑May 2026 and expected to complete by late May 2026.[How this affects your organization]Who is affectedUsers running the Microsoft Teams desktop application on Windows 11 or laterThis change does not apply to Windows 10 devices.What will happenA new opt‑in toggle will appear in Teams settings (off by default): Teams toast notifications will be suppressed when Windows DND is turned on: Notifications will resume automatically when Windows DND is turned off: No changes will occur unless the user enables this toggle.Existing Windows DND configurations and schedules remain fully respected.No impact to Teams notifications on macOS, web, mobile, VDI, or Windows 10 clients.[What you can do to prepare]No admin action is required.Optionally, you may:Inform users that they will see a new notification setting in Teams once the rollout beginsUpdate internal support or training documentation to reference the new opt‑in toggleReview any helpdesk scripts related to Windows DND or Teams notification behavior[Compliance considerations]No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.