Summary
Table of Contents
- Microsoft Teams will no longer support updates on macOS 13 (Ventura) to ensure security and performance.
- Users will receive in-app upgrade notifications and will face a blocking screen preventing usage if they remain on macOS 13.
- Organizations must upgrade to a supported macOS version or use Teams via a supported web browser to continue functionality.
- IT admins and users managing macOS devices will be directly impacted by this change.
- Organizations should identify affected devices and plan for upgrades while communicating changes to users and preparing support teams.
Primary Service: Teams
Admin Impact: High
User Impact: High
Release Start: 01 May 2026
Release End: 31 Jul 2026
Services: Teams
Category: Plan for change
Tags: User Adoption, Admin Action, Retirement
History
5/12/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
To maintain security, performance, and compatibility with newer macOS capabilities, Microsoft Teams will end support for desktop client updates on macOS 13 (Ventura). This ensures continued delivery of modern features and security updates on supported operating systems.
When this will happen
- May 2026: Updates stop for macOS 13
- Mid-June 2026: Upgrade notifications begin
- Mid-July 2026: Blocking experience introduced
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Users on Teams desktop client on macOS 13
- IT admins managing macOS devices
What will happen:
- Teams desktop on macOS 13 will no longer receive updates starting May 2026.
- Users will see in-app upgrade notifications beginning in mid-June 2026.
- Users will encounter a blocking screen in mid-July 2026 preventing continued use of the desktop client.
- Users must either:
- Upgrade to a supported macOS version, or
- Use Teams via a supported web browser
- This change is automatic and cannot be disabled by admins.
- Organizations that do not upgrade devices may experience temporary productivity or support impacts.
What you can do to prepare
- Identify devices running macOS 13.
- Plan OS upgrades before mid-July 2026.
- Communicate changes to users.
- Prepare helpdesk teams.
- Update compliance policies as needed.
- Provide guidance to use Teams on the web if needed.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.