Short Version
Microsoft Teams on Windows will soon honour Windows ‘Do not disturb’ (DND) system settings. Due mid to late May 2026.
Details
If you are using the Microsoft Teams desktop application on Windows 11 or later, you will soon have the option for Teams to honour your Windows ‘Do not disturb’ (DND) system settings:
Setting ‘When Windows Do not disturb is on, don’t show Teams notifications’ to ‘On’ will prevent Teams pop-up notifications when Windows DND is turned on.
Availability
Due mid to late May 2026.
Source, related links, and references
MC1269215.
365 Roadmap ID 557974.
Image(s): Microsoft.
Learn more about notifications and Do Not Disturb in Windows – Microsoft Support.
DND in Windows is automatically enabled by Focus: Stay on Task Without Distractions in Windows – Microsoft Support.
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Page originally published
20th April 2026, and kept up to date.
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