Learn how to set your status in Microsoft Teams so people know when you're available, use Do not disturb to block notifications, and set an out-of-office message.
Change your status
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Select your picture
Select your profile picture at the top of Teams.
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Pick a status
Select your current status and choose a new one.
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Set how long
Select Duration to have it reset on its own, like after an hour or at the end of the day.
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Status
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What it does
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Available
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You're free to chat.
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Busy
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You get notifications, but people know you're occupied. Teams sets this during meetings.
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Do not disturb
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Notifications are silenced, except from people you give priority access.
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Be right back / Appear away
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You're stepping away.
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Appear offline
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You look offline but can still use Teams.
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Add a status message
Select your profile picture > Set status message. Type a note, like “In class until 2 p.m.,” and choose when it clears. Turn on Show when people message me so they see it before they send.
Let important people through
In Teams, select Settings and more (…) > Settings > Privacy > Manage priority access, and add the people who should reach you even on Do not disturb.
Set an out-of-office message
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Open status options
Select your profile picture, then Set status message.
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Schedule it
Select Schedule out of office, write your message, and set the dates.
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This also turns on your Outlook automatic reply.
Get help
Still need help? Submit a request through Microsoft Teams, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.