How to Manage teams settings and permissions
Desktop
The majority of settings in the team can be controlled by the team owner and he or she will be able to set up permissions that relate to your team if he or she so desires. How you can adjust them can be found in the following section.
- In order to manage your team, click the More options option next to the team’s name.
- If you want to use a particular option or permission, you need to check or uncheck it in the settings tab.
Note: To learn more about how Team owners, members, and guests can access the features and capabilities of Teams, please visit Team capabilities in Teams.
Change team name, description, and privacy settings
Choose More options > Edit team from the drop-down menu under the team name. Once you have completed this process, you will be able to change the name, description, and privacy settings of your team as soon as you are done.
Mobile
Team owners can change team settings in the desktop or web app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I adjust settings in Teams?
The main settings of the app can be modified at any time by clicking on the profile picture at the top of the app, and then selecting settings > general from the menu that appears. You can disable auto-start in the Application section by clicking on the Disabled button. As an added benefit, you can set your settings so that the app does not operate in the background or continues to run even after your window is closed.