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Streamlining User Experience: Microsoft Introduces Unified Teams App for Seamless Account Switching

Scarlett MLast Updated: March 18, 2024

Microsoft is unveiling a unified version of Microsoft Teams, streamlining the experience for users who juggle both personal and work accounts. This consolidated app, currently undergoing testing, will facilitate seamless switching between different tenants and account types within Teams.

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Scheduled for commercial release in April, the updated Teams will feature an intuitive account switcher accessible from the profile section. Microsoft acknowledges user feedback, affirming the preference for a singular Teams application enabling effortless navigation between personal and professional accounts. This enhancement eliminates the need for separate installations and launches for personal and work-related Teams activities.

In subsequent updates, users will gain the ability to designate their preferred account when joining meetings via links, or even participate without signing in. Furthermore, the unified app will distinguish between personal and work Teams accounts, displaying distinct icons on the taskbar.

Notification functionality receives an upgrade as well, offering clearer identification of the team associated with each notification. Personal notifications will provide enhanced details, facilitating swift actions directly from the notification banner.

Previously, users encountered a fragmented experience with Teams, particularly those managing both personal and work accounts. While Windows 11 initially integrated Teams into the taskbar, this feature was limited to personal accounts, resulting in a disjointed user experience. Recent updates saw Microsoft abandoning this direct integration, yet users still needed to install separate Teams apps for personal and work purposes, leading to potential confusion.

Looking ahead, Microsoft intends to retire the standalone Teams (free) app, consolidating all users onto the unified Microsoft Teams platform. This transition will coincide with an upcoming Windows 11 update, version 24H2, expected later this year.