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How to Add the New Microsoft Teams to Office Deployment Tool
Question details
The user wants to configure the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to include and install the new Microsoft Teams client.
- Product
- Office Deployment Tool (ODT)
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Deploying Microsoft 365 applications to user devices using an ODT XML configuration file.
- Observed behavior
- The new Microsoft Teams client cannot currently be installed by adding an app ID to the Office Deployment Tool configuration file.
Ensure you have administrative privileges on the target machines to manually deploy standalone installers or use alternative endpoint management software.
Deploy the New Teams Client Separately
Because ODT does not currently support an app ID for the new Teams client, you must install it manually, deploy it via an endpoint manager, or upgrade from the classic client.
Microsoft has not yet integrated the new Microsoft Teams client natively into the Office Deployment Tool. Until this functionality is added, IT administrators and users must rely on standalone deployment methods or the built-in upgrade toggle found in the classic Teams application.
Visit the official Microsoft Teams download page and download the MSIX or executable installer specifically meant for the new Microsoft Teams client.
If you are deploying across an organization, use tools like Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Configuration Manager, or a third-party deployment tool to push the downloaded MSIX package to user devices instead of using ODT.
Alternatively, you can continue using ODT to deploy the classic Teams client. Once installed, instruct users to open the app and toggle the 'Try the new Teams' switch located in the upper-left corner of the interface.
To request native ODT support, open the Microsoft Feedback Portal or use the feedback option within the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to request an app ID for the new Teams client.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will ODT support the new Teams client in the future?
Microsoft has not officially announced when or if the new Teams client will be natively added to ODT via an app ID. Submitting feedback through official Microsoft channels helps prioritize this feature.
Can I still deploy the classic Teams client using ODT?
Yes, the classic Teams client can still be included in your ODT XML configuration file using the standard Teams App ID. Users can then manually transition to the new Teams within the app.
How do I automate the installation of the new Teams without ODT?
You can automate the deployment using the Teams bootstrapper executable or the MSIX package deployed via Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, or basic command-line scripts.
