Microsoft Teams, Switching Between New Teams and Classic Teams for Windows and Mac

This article will show you how to quickly switch between New Teams and Classic Teams for both Windows and Mac devices.

Please note: starting in mid-May of 2024 New Teams will be required on issued staff and faculty devices to align with Microsoft and University policy.  Additionally, as of July 1st, 2024 Microsoft will no longer provide support for Classic Teams. The end date of the availability for the Classic Teams client is July 1, 2025.  The contents of this article may be subject to further change. For more information, please visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-classic-client-end-of-availability

The ability to toggle and switch back to Classic Teams from New Teams will remain an option for a limited period of time.  Follow these quick steps to determine if you are currently using New Teams and then if desired, revert back to Classic Teams on your Windows or Mac device.

With Microsoft Teams open, locate the top left corner of Teams and check if the Teams logo appears with "New"

After confirming you are using New Teams, in order to switch back to Classic Teams locate the "..." icon next to your Teams picture or User Icon

In the drop-down menu that appears click on the toggle labeled "New Teams"

Once this toggle is selected New Teams will close and Classic Teams will open



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Doc ID:
136177
Owned by:
Ethan C. in UI Gies College of Business
Created:
2024-03-21
Updated:
2024-12-04
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UI Gies College of Business