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How to Manage Meeting Start Notifications in Microsoft Teams

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Richard

Mar 30, 2024 Updated Apr 17, 2026 3 min read

Microsoft Teams helps you chat, video call, and work with your team. Sometimes, getting alerts for every meeting can be distracting. You can choose to turn these alerts on or off to help you stay focused.

Why manage these notifications?

If you have many meetings, constant pop-ups can break your concentration. Turning them off helps you stay in the zone. Turning them on ensures you never miss the start of an important call.

What happens when you are done?

Once you change this setting, Teams will stop or start sending you a nudge right before your meetings begin.

To change these settings, follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Teams app from your Start menu or your Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.
If a small window opens, click the expansion button to view the full Teams app.
Click the Settings and more button (the three dots icon) next to your profile picture. Select Settings.
Click the Notifications and Activity tab on the left side.
Look for the Meetings section and click on Meeting start notifications.
Use the toggle switch to turn this feature On or Off.

You can connect your Google calendar, turn the camera and mic on or off on the lock screen, turn read receipts on or off, auto start Teams, disable Teams chat, sync contacts with Teams, connect to Google Calendar, link your mobile device, turning message preview on or off, turn spell check on or off, turn on or off phone number in search results, manage notifications, turn on or off suggested replies in chat, enable or disable sound notifications, enable or disable notifications for incoming calls and meetings, enable or disable notifications during calls and meetings, enable or disable chat message notifications, turn @mentions notifications banners on or off, and turn notifications for likes and reactions on or off to customize your experience further.

Summary

Managing your meeting alerts in Microsoft Teams is a simple way to improve your productivity. By visiting the Notifications and Activity menu, you can toggle these alerts based on your personal workflow. This helps you reduce digital clutter and stay focused on your tasks.

How do I enable meeting start notifications in Microsoft Teams?

To enable meeting start notifications in Microsoft Teams, open the app and go to Settings by clicking on the 'Settings and more' button next to your profile picture. Then, select the 'Notifications and Activity' tab and toggle the switch for 'Meeting start notifications' to the On position.

Can I disable meeting start notifications in Microsoft Teams?

Yes, you can disable meeting start notifications in Microsoft Teams. Simply follow the same steps to access the 'Notifications and Activity' tab in Settings and toggle the switch for 'Meeting start notifications' to the Off position.

What are meeting start notifications in Microsoft Teams?

Meeting start notifications in Microsoft Teams are alerts that notify you a few minutes before a scheduled meeting begins. These notifications help you prepare for the meeting by reminding you to join on time.

Will disabling meeting start notifications affect other notifications in Teams?

No, disabling meeting start notifications will not affect other notifications in Microsoft Teams. You can customize your notification settings independently for meetings, messages, and calls according to your preferences.

How can I minimize distractions during meetings in Microsoft Teams?

To minimize distractions during meetings in Microsoft Teams, you can customize your notification settings, including turning off meeting start notifications. Additionally, consider muting notifications for chat messages and calls while in a meeting.

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