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Summary
- Microsoft Teams will introduce simplified 8-digit numeric-only meeting passcodes, enhancing the joining process for participants.
- The feature is off by default and requires activation by tenant administrators.
- Admins can apply the setting to specific users, groups, or the entire organization, while existing meetings will remain unchanged.
- Users will receive a security warning highlighting reduced cryptographic strength when enabling this setting.
- Review organizational meeting security requirements to determine if simplified passcodes align with policies.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 15 Mar 2026
Release End: 15 Apr 2026
Services: Teams
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
2/14/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
Microsoft Teams is introducing simplified meeting passcodes to reduce friction when joining meetings, especially when participants must manually enter a passcode. This feature is off by default and must be explicitly enabled by a tenant administrator.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555858.
When this will happen
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early March 2026 and expect to complete by mid-March 2026.
General Availability
- Worldwide & GCC: We will begin rolling out in mid-March 2026 and expect to complete by late March 2026.
- GCCH & DoD: We will begin rolling out in early April 2026 and expect to complete by mid-April 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
Tenant administrators who manage meeting security settings in Microsoft Teams.
What will happen:
- A new admin setting allows simplified 8‑digit numeric‑only meeting passcodes.
- The feature is off by default; admins must opt in.
- The setting can be applied to:
- Specific users
- Groups
- The entire tenant
- Only newly scheduled meetings use numeric‑only passcodes.
- Existing meetings are not changed.
- If the feature remains off, Teams continues to use the default, more complex passcodes.
Security considerations:
- Numeric‑only passcodes reduce cryptographic strength relative to the default setting.
- The simplified passcode applies whether users join via meeting ID or by clicking a meeting link.
- Admins will see a security warning when enabling the setting.
- All other Teams meeting security controls remain unchanged, including:
- Lobby and admission controls
- Organizer and participant policies
- Tenant authentication and access controls
What you can do to prepare
- Review your organization’s meeting security requirements.
- Decide whether simplified passcodes meet your policies.
- If enabling, determine appropriate scope (users, groups, or tenant‑wide).
- If maintaining current behavior, no action is required.
- Consider updating internal documentation and informing helpdesk staff if you enable the feature.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.