MC1230888 High Major change
Teams on the web – Browser Update Required by May 15, 2026
Summary AI-generated
Teams on the web will require browsers compliant with ECMAScript 2022 from May 15, 2026; non-compliant browsers will be blocked and users will see reminder banners before enforcement.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Inventory browsers used for Teams web access
- Upgrade browsers to ES2022-compliant versions
- Notify helpdesk and users about upcoming enforcement
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Original post from Microsoft
Introduction
To maintain security, performance, and long-term compatibility, Microsoft Teams on the web will require modern browser standards. Beginning May 15, 2026, Teams on the web will only be supported on browsers that are compliant with ECMAScript 2022 (ES2022).
When this will happen
- Now through May 14, 2026: Users on unsupported browsers will see reminder banners.
- Beginning May 15, 2026: Teams on the web will be blocked on non-compliant browsers.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- All tenants using Teams on the web
- Users accessing Teams through unsupported browser versions
- IT administrators responsible for browser standards and endpoint management
What will happen:
- Reminder banners will appear before enforcement.
- Blocking page will appear starting May 15, 2026 until the browser is updated.
- The change is enabled by default and cannot be disabled.
- Desktop and mobile Teams clients are not impacted.
What you can do to prepare
- Inventory browser versions used to access Microsoft 365 web apps.
- Ensure users are on supported browsers and versions.
- Notify helpdesk staff and end users ahead of enforcement.
Browser compatibility guidance
All currently supported versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari are ECMAScript 2022 (ES2022) compliant. Browsers that are out of vendor support should be assumed non‑compliant. A browser is considered “out of vendor support” when its publisher no longer provides updates or security fixes; these browsers should be assumed unsupported for Teams on the web.
Compliance considerations
Conditional Access policies may be impacted if users attempt access with unsupported browsers.
Additional details from Microsoft
- Summary
- Starting May 15, 2026, Microsoft Teams on the web will require browsers compliant with ECMAScript 2022. Unsupported browsers will show reminders until then, after which access will be blocked. Desktop and mobile clients are unaffected. Organizations should update browsers and inform users to ensure compliance.