How to Prevent Microsoft Teams from Showing Away Status on Mobile?

Learn how to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically showing away status on mobile in just a few simple steps.

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To stop Microsoft Teams from showing away after 5 minutes on mobile: Open the Teams app, go to Settings > ‘Availability.’ Adjust the out-of-office settings or set a custom status to ‘Available.’ Enable notifications, so Teams recognizes you as active.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does Microsoft Teams show me as away? Microsoft Teams shows you as away when there's no activity for a certain period, usually 5 minutes.
  2. How can I manually set my status in Teams? You can manually set your status by opening the Teams app, going to your profile, and selecting your desired status from the dropdown menu.
  3. Can I change the 5-minute away setting in Teams? You cannot change the automatic 5-minute away setting, but you can adjust your activity or set a custom status to stay available.
  4. Does enabling notifications keep Teams from showing me as away? Yes, enabling notifications can help Microsoft Teams recognize you as active and prevent the away status from appearing.

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