Why Does Microsoft Teams Go Idle After 5 Minutes?

Discover why Microsoft Teams shows idle status after 5 minutes and how to change this setting for better usability.

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Microsoft Teams goes idle after 5 minutes to conserve resources and improve security. To prevent this from happening, navigate to your Teams settings and adjust your presence status. Alternatively, consider using an app or script that simulates activity to keep your status active. This can be helpful when you want to appear available during long periods of inactivity.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I prevent Microsoft Teams from going idle? You can prevent Teams from going idle by changing your presence status in the settings or using a script/app to simulate activity.
  2. What does the idle status mean in Microsoft Teams? The idle status in Microsoft Teams indicates that you have been inactive for a set period, typically 5 minutes, to help others know your availability.
  3. Can I adjust the idle timeout duration in Teams? Currently, Microsoft Teams does not allow users to adjust the idle timeout duration; it is set to 5 minutes by default.
  4. Is there a way to manually set my status in Teams? Yes, you can manually set your status in Teams by clicking on your profile picture and selecting a status from the options available.

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