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MC1216263: Browser selection for links in Teams Mobile

By: Author Alex Lim

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Summary

  • Teams Mobile users on Android and iOS can choose which browser opens non-Office and PDF links.
  • A prompt will appear for users to select a browser when accessing these links.
  • Microsoft Edge will be encouraged, with prompts to download if not installed.
  • A new setting titled “Links in Teams” will be added in Teams Mobile settings.
  • IT admins can manage this feature through PowerShell with specific policy settings.

Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 01 Feb 2026
Release End: 28 Feb 2026
Services: Teams
Category: Plan for change
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action

History

1/9/2026 Item Added to Message Center

Microsoft Message

To improve security and user experience, Teams Mobile users on Android and iOS will soon be able to choose which browser opens non‑Office and PDF links. This update encourages the use of Microsoft Edge—which supports Single Sign-On (SSO), Copilot, and enhanced security—while still allowing users to choose their preferred browser.

When this will happen

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
  • General Availability (DoD, GCC, and GCCH): Rollout will begin in late February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.

During rollout, we will monitor user satisfaction (DSAT), Microsoft Edge installation rates, and retention.

How this affects your organization

Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Teams Mobile on Android and iOS.

What will happen:

  • When users tap a non‑Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or PDF link, a pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen (a bottom sheet) prompting them to choose a browser.
  • If Microsoft Edge is not installed and the user selects Edge, they will be prompted to download it.
  • A new Links in Teams setting will appear in Teams Mobile settings:
  • This feature will be enabled by default for all tenants.

Admins can manage this feature using PowerShell:

Policy name: TeamsMobilityPolicy
Attribute:LinksInTeams
Allowed values:

  • OfferBrowserOptions — enables the feature
  • UseSystemDefaults — disables the feature

What you can do to prepare

IT Admins:

  • Review and configure the LinksInTeamsattribute under TeamsMobilityPolicy via PowerShell.
  • Update internal documentation and notify helpdesk teams about the new browser-selection experience.
  • If your organization prefers to disable this feature, set LinksInTeams to UseSystemDefaults.

Users – To change your preferred browser:

  1. Tap your profile icon in the upper-left corner of the Teams Mobile app.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Links in Teams.
  4. If Microsoft Edge is not installed and selected, you will be prompted to download it.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations have been identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.