Summary
- Microsoft Teams is adding personal reminders for chat and channel messages so users can follow up on important conversations.
- Users will be able to create, update, complete, and delete their own reminders, which appear in a dedicated Reminders view.
- The feature is enabled by default, respects existing Teams notification settings, and does not require admin configuration.
- Reminders are private to each user and include message context; Microsoft also notes this introduces new customer data storage associated with reminders.
- IT teams should inform users and update training or helpdesk guidance as needed.
Primary Service: Teams
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Oct 2026
Release End: 31 Oct 2026
Services: Teams
Category: Plan for change
Tags. New Feature, User Adoption
History
9/11/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Microsoft is introducing personal message reminders for chats and channels in October 2026. This capability lets users set private follow up alerts on specific messages across desktop and mobile platforms. The feature will be switched on by default with no administrator configuration controls available. You should review your internal support guides and prepare users for the upcoming productivity enhancement.
Administrator impact: No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact: Users will be able to set private reminders on chat and channel messages and receive due notifications.
Score rationale: The update brings a helpful productivity feature that activates automatically without requiring administrative intervention.
Microsoft Teams will introduce personal message reminders for chat and channel messages in October 2026. Users can set, manage, and receive notifications for reminders privately, improving follow-up and organization. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and applies to all Teams users across platforms.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1470887
Last Modified: September 12, 2026
Category: Plan for change
Tags: New feature
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Message
Microsoft Teams is introducing personal message reminders for chat and channel messages to help users track follow-ups and stay organized. Users can turn messages into actionable reminders, improving productivity and ensuring important conversations are not missed.
Rollout Schedule
- Targeted Release: Beginning early October 2026 and expected to complete in early October 2026
- General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Beginning and completing in October 2026
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
All Microsoft Teams users in your organization
Platforms/Services
- Microsoft Teams
- Desktop (Windows, Mac)
- Mobile (iOS, Android)
What will happen
- Users will be able to set reminders on chat and channel messages.
- Users can create, update, complete, and delete reminders.
- Reminders will appear in a dedicated Reminders view with upcoming, active, and completed items.
- Users will receive toast notifications when reminders are due, along with badge counts on the Teams chat icon.
- Reminders are private to each user and include message context for quick follow-up.
- The feature will be enabled by default and will respect existing Teams notification settings.
- No admin controls or configuration are required.
Message Reminder menu item:
Message Reminder slice:
Action Required/Recommendations
No action is required.
You may consider the following:
- Inform users about this new capability.
- Update internal training materials or documentation.
Compliance considerations
Question: Does the change store new customer data?
Answer: Yes. User-created reminders are stored to support the feature and associated with message context.
Question: Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?
Answer: Yes. Messages can now be associated with user-defined reminders, providing another way to access message content.
Question: Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?
Answer: Yes. Users can create, manage, and delete their own reminders.