How to Change Away Status Timeout in Microsoft Teams
Learn how to adjust the idle timeout in Microsoft Teams to control when your status changes to away. Step-by-step guide inside.
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To change how long before Teams shows 'away', you can adjust your settings. Go to your profile picture, select 'Settings', then choose the 'Privacy' tab. Under 'Idle session timeout', set the preferred amount of inactivity time before Teams shows you as away. This helps manage your availability status better. Note that admin settings may restrict some options.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I change how long before Microsoft Teams shows me as away? Yes, you can change the idle timeout duration in Microsoft Teams settings under the Privacy tab to control how long before your status switches to away.
- Where do I find the idle session timeout settings in Teams? Go to your profile picture in Teams, select Settings, then Privacy, and under Idle session timeout, set your preferred inactivity period.
- Are there any admin restrictions on changing away timeout in Teams? Some organizations restrict the ability to change idle timeout through admin policies, so options may be limited depending on your admin settings.
- Why does Microsoft Teams show me as away? Teams automatically switches your status to away after a period of inactivity, which can be customized in your settings if permitted.