Learn how to split a Microsoft Teams meeting into smaller breakout rooms and bring everyone back together.
Only the organizer (and co-organizers you assign) can manage breakout rooms, and only from the Teams desktop app.
Run breakout rooms
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Open Rooms
In the meeting controls, select Rooms.
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Create rooms
Choose how many rooms and whether Teams assigns people automatically or you assign them.
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Open the rooms
Select Open. Participants move to their rooms automatically.
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Close the rooms
Select Close. Everyone returns to the main meeting.
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Useful settings
- Set a time limit so rooms close automatically
- Send an announcement to every room
- Let participants return to the main meeting on their own
Participants don't need to do anything. They're moved into a room and back automatically.
Get help
Submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service.