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Summary
- Community admins can update cover photos directly from the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams for iOS.
- The feature is available by default and requires no admin configuration.
- There is no change to existing admin policies or controls.
- This change impacts all Viva Engage community admins using the Teams app.
- No specific compliance considerations have been identified.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Dec 2025
Release End: 01 Jan 2026
Services: Teams, Viva
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
12/1/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
We’re adding more customization to your communities in the Viva Engage app for Microsoft Teams in iOS. Soon, as a community admin, you’ll be able to update your communities’ cover photos directly from the Teams iOS app. This feature is already available on Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for Android, and supports a consistent and personalized experience across platforms.
Screenshot 1: A community’s cover photo, with options to Take a photo or Upload a picture.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 526783.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late December 2025 and expect to complete by early January 2026.
How this will affect your organization
Who is affected: All Viva Engage community admins using the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams.
What will happen:
- Users will be able to update community cover photos directly from the Teams iOS app.
- This feature is enabled by default and does not require admin configuration.
- There is no change to existing admin policies or controls.
What you can do to prepare
- Update any internal documentation that references community customization.
- No admin action is required to enable this feature.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.