MC1216263 High Major change
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Browser selection for links in Teams Mobile
Summary AI-generated
Teams Mobile users on Android/iOS will soon choose which browser opens non‑Office and PDF links; Edge is encouraged but user choice is allowed. Feature enabled by default but admin configurable.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Review and configure LinksInTeams attribute in TeamsMobilityPolicy
- Update documentation and notify helpdesk
- Decide if feature should be disabled via PowerShell
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated April 23, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
To improve security and user experience, Teams Mobile users on Android and iOS will soon be able to choose which browser opens non‑Office and PDF links. This update encourages the use of Microsoft Edge—which supports Single Sign-On (SSO), Copilot, and enhanced security—while still allowing users to choose their preferred browser.
[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late February 2026 and is expected to complete by early May 2026 (previously late February).
General Availability (DoD, GCC, and GCCH): Rollout will begin in late February 2026 and is expected to complete by early May 2026 (previously late February).
During rollout, we will monitor user satisfaction (DSAT), Microsoft Edge installation rates, and retention.
[How this affects your organization]
Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Teams Mobile on Android and iOS.
What will happen:
- When users tap a non‑Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or PDF link, a pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen (a bottom sheet) prompting them to choose a browser.
- If Microsoft Edge is not installed and the user selects Edge, they will be prompted to download it.
- A new Links in Teams setting will appear in Teams Mobile settings:
- This feature will be enabled by default for all tenants.
Admins can manage this feature using PowerShell:
- Policy name:
TeamsMobilityPolicy - Attribute:
LinksInTeams - Allowed values:
OfferBrowserOptions— enables the featureUseSystemDefaults— disables the feature
[What you can do to prepare]
IT Admins:
- Review and configure the
LinksInTeamsattribute underTeamsMobilityPolicyvia PowerShell. - Update internal documentation and notify helpdesk teams about the new browser-selection experience.
- If your organization prefers to disable this feature, set
LinksInTeamstoUseSystemDefaults.
Users - To change your preferred browser:
- Tap your profile icon in the upper-left corner of the Teams Mobile app.
- Select Settings.
- Select Links in Teams.
- If Microsoft Edge is not installed and selected, you will be prompted to download it.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations have been identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- Summary
- Starting late February to early May 2026, Teams Mobile on Android and iOS will let users choose which browser opens non-Office and PDF links, promoting Microsoft Edge by default. Admins can manage this via the TeamsMobilityPolicy PowerShell attribute LinksInTeams. Users can set preferences in app settings.