How to Set Status Timeout in Microsoft Teams

Help manage availablity and productivity better

Microsoft Teamsis a popular collaboration tool that lets you chat, call, and share files with your colleagues. What happens when you’re not available to chat, however?

Rather than leave your colleagues without a response, you can change your status to cover periods when you’re away from your desk. For instance, you might want to do this if you pop out for an hour for lunch.

You can set Microsoft Teams to automatically reset your status after a certain time. To set your status timeout in Microsoft Teams, follow the steps below.

Why Set a Status Duration in Microsoft Teams?

Setting a status duration in Microsoft Teams can help you communicate your availability to your colleagues. For example, you can set your status toDo not disturbfor an hour of concentrated work, orBe right backfor a short break.

By setting a duration for your status, you don’t have to worry about changing it back manually. Teams will automatically reset your status based on your activity, calendar, and computer state.

How to Set a Status Duration in Microsoft Teams on PC or Mac

If you want to set a custom status timeout in Microsoft Teams, you can do so via the Teams client on your PC or Mac.

Your new status and status message will be visible to other Team members until the reset time expires. If you want to reset it manually at any point, simply click your current status and choose another—it’ll update automatically.

How to Set a Status Duration in Microsoft Teams on Android or iPhone

Unfortunately, the Microsoft Teams app on mobile devices doesn’t allow you to set a custom status timeout. If you prefer to use the Microsoft Teams app on your mobile device, you’ll need to manually update your status. Your status choice will be reflected across all of your devices and will remain in place until you change it.

Before you begin, you’ll need to make sure you install the Microsoft Teams app from theGoogle Play Store(on an Android device) orApp Store(on an iPhone or iPad).

Your status will update immediately. If you want to change it at any point, repeat the steps and choose a new status.

How to Keep Your Status Active on Microsoft Teams

If you don’t want your status to change at any point, there are some ways to keep it active on Microsoft Teams.

First, you could set a custom status time to a point in time that’s some time ahead in the future. This will keep your status level until that period is reached. To do this, choosethis weekas the duration period for your custom status—it’ll last at least seven days (depending on when you set the status originally).

You could also use your Microsoft Teams calendar to block out certain periods. Your status will update based on availability. If youschedule back-to-back meetings, for instance, your status will update toDo not disturbto reflect that.

Another method is to change the settings of your system’s screen and sleep modes. On a PC, you can do this via theSettingsmenu. To do this on a Windows 11 PC:

Finally, you could decide to use an app that simulates mouse movement or keyboard input likeAuto Mouse Mover. This can trick Teams into thinking that you are still active on your computer and maintain your availability status.

However, be careful—these tools are likely to avoid the policies or rules of your organization, so use them at your own risk!

Managing Your Time with Microsoft Teams

Setting a status duration in Microsoft Teams can help you manage your availability and productivity better. If you’re busy, setting a custom status timeout in Microsoft Teams can help you limit distractions. Don’t forget to troubleshoot any issues if yourTeams status doesn’t update properly.

Looking to share your work with your colleagues? You could trysharing your screen in a Teams meeting. You can also try someTeams keyboard shortcutsto help you improve your productivity.

Ben Stockton is a freelance technology writer based in the United Kingdom. In a past life, Ben was a college lecturer in the UK, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, Ben has taken his teaching experience and applied it to writing tech how-to guides and tutorials, specialising in Linux, Windows, and Android. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing.Read Ben’s Full Bio

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