How To: Manage Teams Notifications

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Learn how to cut down on Microsoft Teams notifications so you only hear about what matters.

To
Do this
Mute a chat
Point to the chat, select More options (…) > Mute.
Quiet a channel
Point to the channel, select More options (…) > Channel notifications, and pick Off or Custom.
Clear the unread pile
In Activity, select More options (…) > Mark all as read.
Change what you're notified about
Select Settings and more (…) > Settings > Notifications and activity.
Stop sounds
In the same settings, turn off Play sound for incoming calls and notifications.

Quiet time on your phone

In the Teams mobile app, tap your profile picture > Notifications > Quiet time to silence Teams on your phone after work hours or on weekends.

Need focus time? Set your status to Do not disturb. See How To: Set Your Status, Do Not Disturb, and Out of Office in Teams.

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.

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