MC1470887 - (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Personal message reminders for chat and channels

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1470887.

MS Message Center's Summary

Microsoft is introducing personal message reminders for chats and channels in October 2026. This capability lets users set private follow up alerts on specific messages across desktop and mobile platforms. The feature will be switched on by default with no administrator configuration controls available. You should review your internal support guides and prepare users for the upcoming productivity enhancement.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Users will be able to set private reminders on chat and channel messages and receive due notifications.
Importance
3/10: The update brings a helpful productivity feature that activates automatically without requiring administrative intervention.

Microsoft Summary

Microsoft Teams will introduce personal message reminders for chat and channel messages starting early November 2026, enabling users to set, manage, and receive notifications for reminders. The feature is private, enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and will roll out globally by December 2026.

Message Center ID
MC1470887
Category
plan For Change
Severity
normal
Services
Microsoft Teams
Tags
Updated message, New feature, User impact
Roadmap ID
565869
Platforms
Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web
Published
2026-09-11
Last updated
2026-09-29
Expires
2027-02-05

Updated September 29, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [What and Why] Microsoft Teams is introducing personal message reminders for chat and channel messages to help users track follow-ups and stay organized. Users can turn messages into actionable reminders, improving productivity and ensuring important conversations are not missed. [Rollout Schedule] Targeted Release: Beginning early November 2026 (previously early October) and expected to complete in mid-November 2026 (previously early October) General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Beginning mid-November 2026 (previously October) and completing in December 2026 (previously October) [Impact on Your Organization] Who is affected All Microsoft Teams users in your organization Platforms/Services Microsoft Teams Desktop (Windows, Mac) Mobile (iOS, Android) What will happen Users will be able to set reminders on chat and channel messages. Users can create, update, complete, and delete reminders. Reminders will appear in a dedicated Reminders view with upcoming, active, and completed items. Users will receive toast notifications when reminders are due, along with badge counts on the Teams chat icon. Reminders are private to each user and include message context for quick follow-up. The feature will be enabled by default and will respect existing Teams notification settings. No admin controls or configuration are required. Message Reminder menu item: Message Reminder slice: [Action Required/Recommendations] No action is required. You may consider the following: Inform users about this new capability. Update internal training materials or documentation. [Compliance considerations] Question Answer Does the change store new customer data? Yes. User-created reminders are stored to support the feature and associated with message context. Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Yes. Messages can now be associated with user-defined reminders, providing another way to access message content. Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? Yes. Users can create, manage, and delete their own reminders.