MC1184994 – M365 Change Digest

One-line summary

A dynamic onboarding wizard for Teams on Android/iOS personal devices launches, simplifying secure BYOD setup with support for MFA and adaptable to org policies. Public preview starts late Nov 2025.

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RoadmapIds

523213

Summary

Microsoft Teams introduces a dynamic onboarding wizard for frontline workers using personal Android or iOS devices, supporting MFA and adapting to security policies. Public preview starts late November 2025; general availability by end of January 2026. Admins should review documentation and prepare for BYOD adoption.

Platforms

Desktop

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Updated November 25, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction]

To support frontline workers using personal devices, Microsoft is introducing a dynamic onboarding wizard for Microsoft Teams. This experience is designed to simplify setup on Android and iOS devices, especially in environments with security policies like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and mobile application management. The wizard adapts automatically to your organization’s policies, helping drive secure and efficient Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) adoption.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 523213.

[When this will happen:]

Public Preview: Rollout begins in late November 2025 and is and expected to complete by mid-January 2026
General Availability: Rollout begins in mid-February 2026 (previously late January) and is and expected to complete by end of February 2026 (previously end of January)

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Frontline workers setting up Microsoft Teams on personal Android or iOS devices
What will happen:
- A new onboarding wizard will be available via web, optimized for desktop kiosks or shared PCs
- The wizard dynamically adjusts based on your organization’s security policies
- Supports MFA setup, with emphasis on Microsoft Authenticator push notifications
- This tool is optional and designed to improve BYOD Microsoft Teams adoption

[What you can do to prepare:]

Review the admin documentation to understand the onboarding wizard’s capabilities and limitations
Consider integrating the wizard into your new user onboarding workflows
Communicate availability to helpdesk and frontline managers
Update internal documentation if you support BYOD Microsoft Teams deployment
Review documentation at the following link: Set up frontline Teams on personal devices

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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