# MicroBrother

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- [Create a sharing policy in Exchange Online](https://microbrother.com/2026/06/07/create-a-sharing-policy-in-exchange/): This article talks about on how to Create a sharing policy in Exchange Online Sharing policy Sharing Policy to change how people in your organization share calendars with individual business associates, friends, or family members. Sharing policies control how your users share their calendars with people outside your organization Steps to Create a sharing policy in Exchange Online Open EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange?#/ Navigate to EXO–> Organization –> sharing under organization sharing –> add organization relationship create a relationship –> give a name to Relationship and add a domain name –> next enable sharing –> toggle on “Calendar free/busy information ... Read more
- [How to add Custom attributes for a Mailbox](https://microbrother.com/2026/06/07/add-custom-attributes-for-a-mailbox/): This article talks about on how to add Custom attributes for a Mailbox Custom attributes Exchange Online provides 15 built-in custom attributes (CustomAttribute1 through CustomAttribute15) that allow you to store additional recipient information without extending the Active Directory schema. You can manage these attributes using either the Exchange admin center or PowerShell Step by step procedure to add Custom attributes for a Mailbox Open EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange?#/ Navigate to EXO–> Recipients –> Mailboxes –> click on the mailbox click on others tab –> custom-attributes Manage custom-attributes : Custom-attributes are extension attributes that you can use to add information about ... Read more
- [How to Manage Mail tip on a mailbox](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/31/how-to-manage-mail-tip-on-a-mailbox/): This article talks about on how to Manage Mail tip on a mailbox Mail tip Mail Tip in Microsoft 365 are real-time, informative alerts that appear while you are composing an email message. They analyze your message and recipients to warn you of potential issues before you press send, helping you avoid embarrassing mistakes or delivery errors Lets set up mail tip on a mailbox step by step: Login to EXO admin center: https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange#/ Navigate to Recipients –> Mailboxes–> click on the mailbox on which you want to enable Mail tip now go to the others tab –> Mail tip You ... Read more
- [How to Manage litigation hold on a mailbox](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/31/how-to-manage-litigation-hold-on-a-mailbox/): This article talks about on how to Manage litigation hold on a Mailbox litigation hold Litigation hold (or legal hold) in Microsoft 365 is a compliance mechanism that preserves user’s mailbox data—including emails, calendar events, and Teams chats—even if the items are permanently deleted or modified by the user or automated cleanup rules Lets set up litigation hold on a mailbox step by step: Login to EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange#/ Navigate to Recipients –> Mailboxes–> click on the mailbox on which you want to enable litigation hold now go to the others tab –> Litigation-hold Toggle on the button , ... Read more
- [How to set Recipient limit for a Mailbox](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/17/how-to-set-recipient-limit-for-a-mailbox/): This article talks about on how to set Recipient limit for a Mailbox Recipient limit Recipient limit help us to specify the maximum number of allowed recipients on the To, Cc and Bcc lines of an email message sent from individuals mailbox Let’s set Recipient-limit step by step Login to EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange Navigate to Recipients –> mailboxes –> manage mailboxes click on the mailbox–> click on others tab –> recipient limit Specify the maximum number of allowed recipients on the To, Cc and Bcc lines of an email message sent from this mailbox, from 1 to 1000 PowerShell ... Read more
- [How to manage mailbox delegation using EXO](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/16/how-to-manage-mailbox-delegation-using-exo/): This article talks about on how to manage mailbox delegation using EXO Mailbox delegation Mailbox delegation is a security and productivity feature allowing one user (the owner) to grant another person (the delegate) permission to access, read, send, or delete emails and calendar items on their behalf without sharing passwords Lets add Mailbox delegation step by step Open EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange Navigate to EXO–> Recipients –> Mailboxes–> select individual mailbox click on mailbox delegation or simply click on the mailbox and then click on delegation tab you will be able to see 3 below attributes Send as: The Send ... Read more
- [Manage Email apps & mobile devices settings of a mailbox](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/10/manage-email-apps-mobile-devices-settings/): This article talks about on how to Manage Email apps & mobile devices settings of a mailbox Email apps & mobile devices settings ‎Email apps & mobile devices settings of a mailbox will help us to manage attributes like Outlook on the web, Outlook desktop (MAPI), Exchange web services, Mobile (Exchange ActiveSync), IMAP, POP3‎ etc. Lets manage Email apps & mobile devices settings step by step Open Exchange online admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange?#/mailboxes/ Navigate to EXO–> Home –> Mailboxes–> manage mailboxes–> select the mailbox whose ‎Email apps & mobile devices settings needs to be set Now click on Manage settings for ... Read more
- [How to manage mailflow setting for a mailbox](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/09/how-to-manage-mailflow-setting-for-a-mailbox/): This article talks about on how to manage mailflow setting for a mailbox Mailflow setting Mailflow setting for a individual mailbox includes settings like message size restriction, email forwarding and message delivery restriction. Lets set Mailflow settings for a mailbox Open EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange#/mailboxes Navigate to Recipients –> Mailboxes–> manage mailboxes select the mailbox and click on mailflow setting button to set message size restriction, email forwarding and message delivery restriction. click on Message size restrictions and set attributes like “Sent messages maximum size(KB)” and “Received messages maximum size(KB)” , you can set the maximum sizes for sent and received ... Read more
- [How to add shared mailbox using EXO portal](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/09/how-to-add-shared-mailbox-using-exo-portal/): This article talks about on how to add shared mailbox using EXO portal Shared mailbox Shared mailbox is a single email address (e.g., info@microbrother.com, support@microbrother.com) that multiple team members can access to read, send, and manage messages collaboratively. It provides a common calendar and shared inbox without requiring a separate, paid license, making it ideal for team communication, shared workflows, and improved response efficiency Lets create it step by step Open EXO admin center : https://admin.cloud.microsoft/exchange#/mailboxes Navigate to Recipients –> Mailboxes–> manage mailboxes Now click on add a shared-mailbox Email can be sent to and from the name and email address ... Read more
- [How to set Notifications & alerts in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/02/how-to-set-notifications-alerts-in-microsoft-team/): This article talks about on how to set Notifications & alerts in Microsoft Teams Notifications & alerts in Microsoft Teams We can set Notifications & alerts for Device state rule, App submissions, Audio quality for in-progress meetings, Video quality for in-progress meetings, Application sharing (VBSS) quality for in-progress meetings and External domains anomalies etc Notifications & alerts set up step by step Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> Notifications & alerts–> rules you can Edit and configure alert rules to monitor key metrics and get notified if they meet a threshold that you set lets see them one ... Read more
- [How to view Microsoft call quality dashboard in Power Bi app](https://microbrother.com/2026/05/02/microsoft-call-quality-dashboard-in-power-bi-app/): This article talks about on how to view Microsoft call quality dashboard in Power Bi app Call quality dashboard Power Bi + CQD in MS Teams is a powerful, integrated analytics solution used to monitor, visualize, and troubleshoot audio/video quality and reliability issues across an organization. It combines CQD’s near-real-time streaming data with Power BI’s interactive reporting, enabling admins to identify network, building, or user-level issues Call Quality Dashboard → Power BI Dataset → Power BI Report → Power BI App Below is the complete end-to-end step-by-step procedure (Admin + Power BI deployment) PHASE 1: PREREQUISITES (Must Check First) 1. Required ... Read more
- [How to create policy packages in MS Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/04/19/how-to-create-policy-packages-in-ms-teams/): This article talks about on how to create policy packages in MS Teams Policy packages A policy package is a collection of predefined policies and settings that can be customized and applied to a group of users that have similar roles within your organization Lets create Policy packages step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> policy packages –> manage packages You’ll need Teams Premium or an Advanced Communications license to add, edit, duplicate, or manage users for custom policy packages. Lets click on Frontline worker This policy package is designed to create a set of ... Read more
- [Enhanced encryption policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/04/14/enhanced-encryption-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about enhanced encryption policies in Microsoft Teams Enhanced encryption policies Enhanced encryption policies in Microsoft Teams enable end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for 1:1 calls and sensitive meetings, requiring Teams Premium for the latter. Admins manage these via the Teams Admin Center or PowerShell, allowing user-level, group-level, or tenant-wide activation to secure, highly confidential communication Lets enable Enhanced encryption policies step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–>Enhanced encryption policies You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy, or create one or more custom policies and then assign them to users Lets add one Give ... Read more
- [Understanding of Network topology in MS Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/04/12/understanding-of-network-topology-in-ms-teams/): This article talks about Understanding of Network topology in MS Teams Network topology Network topology involves configuring network sites, subnets, and region mappings within the Teams Admin Center to optimize voice and video quality, manage location-based routing, and handle emergency calling. It connects on-premises IP subnets and Wi-Fi access points to specific locations, enabling the cloud service to identify if users are in the office or remote, ensuring proper QoS tagging and media routing Lets create Network topology step by step Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Locations–> network topology navigate to network sites –> add give a suitable ... Read more
- [How to add Emergency addresses in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/04/04/how-to-add-emergency-addresses-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about on how to add Emergency addresses in Microsoft Teams Emergency addresses Emergency address is a civic address— the physical or street address of a place of business for your organization used to route emergency calls to the appropriate dispatch authorities and to assist in locating an emergency caller. You can add places and specify a floor, building, wing, or office number to give an emergency address a more exact location Lets create Emergency addresses step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> Locations –> Emergency addresses Lets add one fill all required ... Read more
- [How to Create Service Accounts in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/31/how-to-create-service-accounts-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about on how to Create Service Accounts in Microsoft Teams Service Accounts In any enterprise environment that relies on Microsoft Teams as its primary collaboration hub, managing non-human identities is just as important as managing user accounts. Whether you are running automated bots, integrating third-party applications, or orchestrating DevOps pipelines, service accounts are the backbone of secure, programmatic interaction with the Teams platform. A service account is a dedicated, non-interactive identity created specifically for machine-to-machine communication. Unlike regular user accounts, these accounts are not tied to a single person and are designed to operate under tightly scoped permissions, ... Read more
- [Complete Roadmap from Zero to Production of Call Queues in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/31/complete-roadmap-from-zero-production-call-queues/): This article talks about Complete Roadmap from Zero to Production of Call Queue in Microsoft Teams Call Queue Call queues in Teams offer a fourth way: automated, intelligent distribution of calls to your actual team members, right inside the collaboration platform they already use. The benefits compound: The Five Working Pieces 1. The Receiving PointThis is where calls enter the queue. Usually routed from an Auto Attendant menu, but can also be a direct phone number. 2. The Agent PoolThe actual people (or distribution lists of people) who will answer calls. These are regular Teams users with phone licenses. 3. The ... Read more
- [Create Microsoft Teams Auto Attendant like a pro](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/29/create-microsoft-teams-auto-attendant-like-a-pro/): This article talks about Microsoft Teams Auto Attendant Microsoft Teams Auto Attendant Microsoft Teams Auto Attendant serve as virtual receptionists, greeting callers, understanding their needs through menu options, and intelligently routing them to the right department, team, or individual. Whether you’re managing a small startup or a large enterprise with hundreds of employees, Auto Attendant provides a scalable, cloud-native approach to call management that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams and Office 365. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to design, deploy, and optimize Auto Attendants in your organization. Microsoft Teams Auto Attendant architecture Core Concepts ... Read more
- [Voicemail policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/22/voicemail-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Voicemail policies in Microsoft Teams Voicemail policies Voicemail policies enable administrators to configure and assign settings for voicemail, transcription, and call routing via the Teams admin center or PowerShell. Key policies manage transcription translation, profanity masking, language settings, and call-answering rules, with default settings (e.g., 5-minute limit) and user-level customization allowed Lets create Voicemail policies step by step Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> voice –>Voicemail policies You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy, or create one or more custom mobility policies for people in your organization Lets add one policy Give a ... Read more
- [Voice routing policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/21/voice-routing-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Voice routing policies in Microsoft Teams Voice routing policies Voice routing policies in Microsoft Teams act as containerized permissions that determine which PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) usage records apply to a user, regulating how they make and receive external phone calls via Direct Routing. These policies allow administrators to define which Session Border Controllers (SBCs) or voice routes, such as local, national, or international, are accessible to specific users Lets create Voice routing policies step by step Open Teams admin center –> https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> Voice –> Voice routing policies You can use the Global ... Read more
- [Shared calling policies in MS Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/20/shared-calling-policies-in-ms-teams/): This article talks about Shared calling policies in MS Teams Shared calling policies Shared calling policies in MS Teams is a cost-effective feature allowing multiple users to share a single phone number and calling plan for PSTN calls, rather than assigning dedicated numbers to everyone. It simplifies management for light users, utilizing a resource account/auto attendant for inbound/outbound calls while maintaining full Teams phone features Lets create Shared calling policies step by step Open Teams admin center: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> voice –>Shared calling policies You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy, or create one or more custom mobility policies ... Read more
- [Mobility policies in MS Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/19/mobility-policies-in-ms-teams/): This article talks about the Mobility policies in MS Teams Mobility policies Mobility policies in MS Teams are administrative controls designed to manage user behavior, security, and functionality specifically on mobile devices (iOS/Android). They enable administrators to control how Teams phone calls are handled (e.g., using the native dialer vs. Teams app), restrict video/screen sharing over cellular, and enforce security policies like MAM (Mobile Application Management). Lets create Mobility policies step by step Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> voice–> mobility policies You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy, or create one or more custom mobility policies for people ... Read more
- [Emergency calling policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/13/emergency-calling-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Emergency calling policies in Microsoft Teams Emergency calling policies Emergency calling policies in MS Teams enable, route, and manage 911/emergency calls, ensuring compliance with regulations like Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act. Key components include automatic security desk notifications, location confirmation banners, and, for Direct Routing, specific emergency call routing policies. These policies can be assigned to users or network sites, with network-level policies taking precedence Lets set Emergency calling policies step by step Open Teams admin center –> https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> Voice –> emergency policies –> Emergency calling policies are used to control how users ... Read more
- [Dial plans in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/12/dial-plans-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Dial plans in Microsoft Teams Dial plans A dial plan is a set of rules that translate a phone number that a user dials into a standard E.164 number for call authorization and routing. E.164 is an international ITU-T standard for telephone numbering, defining a consistent, 15-digit maximum format that ensures every device on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has a unique, globally recognized number. It facilitates accurate call and message routing worldwide, usually formatted as + [country code] [subscriber number] Lets create dial plan step by step: Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to ... Read more
- [Caller ID policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/11/caller-id-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Caller ID policies in Microsoft Teams Caller ID policies Caller ID policies are used to change or block the Caller ID (also called a Calling Line ID) for users. By default, the user’s phone number is displayed when a call is made to a PSTN phone number such as a landline or mobile phone Lets set set it up step by step: Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> voice –> caller id policies lets create one policy : You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy and customize it or create a custom policy ... Read more
- [Call park policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/10/call-park-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Call park policies in Microsoft Teams Call park policies It lets people put a call on hold and transfer it to other people within your organization. Call park policies let you control which users are call park enabled and make other call park setting changes for them Lets set it up step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Voice –> call-park policies Lets add one You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy and customize it or create one or more custom policies and assign them to users lets enable it and fill in required ... Read more
- [Media bypass with Direct Routing in MS Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/09/media-bypass-with-direct-routing-in-ms-teams/): This article talks about Media bypass with Direct Routing in MS Teams Media bypass It enables you to shorten the path of media traffic and reduce the number of hops in transit for better performance. Lets see all 5 scenario’s one by one how signal and media establishes in MS TEAMS first signaling will take place: Irrespective of user’s location ( corp network or internet user) first signal will go to Call controller aka CC then SIP Proxy aka SP will exchange signaling with SBC and finally SBC exchanges signal with PSTN next hop aka carrier once signal is established then ... Read more
- [Call hold policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/08/call-hold-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Call hold policies in Microsoft Teams Call hold policies Call hold policies allow administrators to customize the audio experience (music or audio files) that external callers (PSTN) hear when placed on hold by internal users. These policies, configured in the Teams Admin Center, allow for uploading custom audio files (MP3, WAV, or WMA) to replace default hold Lets apply Call hold policies step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> voice –> Call hold policies let’s add one fill in all details and upload the mp3 file I have create mp3 from ... Read more
- [Calling policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/03/01/calling-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about calling policies in Microsoft Teams Calling policies Calling policies are used to control what calling features are available to people in Teams. You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy and customize it or create one or more custom calling policies for people that have phone numbers in your organization Lets create Calling policies step by step: Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to voice –> calling policies Now click on add give a suitable title and select attributes as per business requirement Here are few imp attributes –> Cloud recording for calling: This setting ... Read more
- [Direct Routing in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/02/21/direct-routing-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Direct Routing in Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Direct Routing in Microsoft Teams allows organizations to connect their own external phone lines (PSTN) to the Teams cloud via a certified Session Border Controller (SBC). Direct Routing enables making/receiving external calls directly in Teams, bypassing Microsoft’s calling plans to use preferred carriers, keep existing numbers, and integrate legacy PBX systems. Direct Routing deployment Login to Teams admin center aka TAC: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Voice –> Direct routing –> SBC Direct Routing lets you connect a supported Session Border Controller (SBC) to Microsoft Phone System to enable voice calling features. ... Read more
- [Operator Connect in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/02/14/operator-connect-in-microsoft-teams/): In this article we will talk about Operator Connect in Microsoft Teams Operator Connect Operator Connect is Microsoft-managed program allowing organizations to bring their existing telephony operators to Teams, enabling PSTN calling without managing complex infrastructure. It streamlines voice connectivity directly through the Teams Admin Center, reducing the need for session border controllers (SBCs) and offering benefits like integrated, cloud-to-cloud management, improved reliability, and, in many cases, lower calling costs.  Operator-Connect options may be suitable for your organization in the following situations: Lets see it step by step Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> voice –> Operator Connect ... Read more
- [Order and port Phone numbers in MS Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/02/10/order-and-port-phone-numbers-in-ms-teams/): This article talks about Phone numbers in Microsoft Teams Order and port Phone numbers in MS Teams To set up calling features for Teams users and services in your organization, you can get new numbers or port existing ones from a service provider. You can assign, unassign, and release phone numbers for people or for services, like audio conferencing, auto attendants, or call queues Lets see it step by step: Login to Teams admin center: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> Voice–> Phone numbers Microsoft is required to verify your business information before issuing Calling Plan phone-numbers Service configuration for voice lets you ... Read more
- [Messaging settings in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/02/04/messaging-settings-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Messaging settings in Microsoft Teams Messaging settings Messaging settings in Microsoft Teams allow users to customize their chat experience, including setting status messages, managing notifications, and formatting messages with emojis or GIFs. Key settings include enabling chat in meetings, managing GIPHY/sticker usage, and configuring SMS for external numbers. Control what chat and channel messaging features are available for users in your organization Lets set it up step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to messaging –> messaging settings Messaging Notes: Turn Messaging Notes On or Off for all users in your organization. When Messaging Notes are turned Off, ... Read more
- [Messaging policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/02/01/messaging-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Messaging policies in Microsoft Teams Messaging policies Messaging policies in Microsoft Teams control user access to chat and channel features, such as editing/deleting messages, GIFs, memes, and read receipts. Managed via the Teams Admin Center, these policies allow administrators to customize settings for specific users or apply a global default policy to the organization Lets see it step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to TAC–> Messaging –> Messaging policies Messaging policies are used to control what chat and channel messaging features are available to users in Teams. You can use the Global ... Read more
- [Best practice configurations in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/26/best-practice-configurations-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Best practice configurations in Microsoft Teams Best practice configurations : Best practice configurations are sub-divided into below 6 categories Lets see Best practice configurations 1 by 1 Login to Teams admin center: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Meetings –> Best practice configurations To optimize Microsoft Teams performance and ensure proper connectivity, open TCP/UDP ports 443 and 3478-3481 on firewalls. Prioritize User Datagram Protocol (UDP) over TCP for real-time media (audio/video/sharing) to prevent poor quality. Specific UDP port ranges (e.g., 50000-50019 for audio) should be allowed to ensure high-priority traffic.  Implementing split tunneling for Microsoft Teams involves configuring the VPN to allow ... Read more
- [Events policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/25/events-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about Events policies in Microsoft Teams Events policies in Microsoft Teams Events policies in Microsoft Teams allow administrators to manage and control features for webinars, town halls, and live events, governing who can organize, present, or attend. These policies, configured in the Teams Admin Center, control settings like, scheduling, recording, and attendee interaction, which can be applied globally or via custom policies for specific users. Live Events Policies: Control who can create live events, if transcripts are allowed, and recording settings. Webinar/Town Hall Management: Policies can disable, enable, or restrict the ability to schedule webinars and town halls, ... Read more
- [Meeting templates in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/20/meeting-templates-in-teams-admin-center/): This article talks about Meeting templates in Teams admin center Meeting templates Meeting templates in the Teams Admin Center let admins preconfigure settings for consistent, controlled meeting experiences, using default or custom templates to manage lobby access, recording, chat, and sensitivity labels, especially with Teams Premium to enforce policies for different user groups, ensuring compliance and efficiency for recurring meeting types like virtual appointments or specific project meetings. Lets create it step by step Login to Teams admin center: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to meetings –> meeting-templates Meeting-templates can be used to create meetings that are available to users with common needs or ... Read more
- [Live events policies in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/18/live-events-policies-in-teams-admin-center/): This article talks about Live events policies Live events policies in Teams admin center Live events Microsoft Teams Live-Events were a way to broadcast to large audiences but have been retired (as of late 2024), replaced by Teams Town Halls for large-scale broadcasts. Standard Teams Meetings for smaller, interactive events, both offering similar features like Q&A, screen sharing, and recording, with Town Halls providing enhanced features like larger capacity (100k) and extended duration for premium users. You schedule them through your Teams Calendar, manage permissions for presenters and attendees, and choose production methods (in-Teams or external encoder) for broadcast. Lets create ... Read more
- [Meeting settings in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/12/meeting-settings-in-teams-admin-center/): This article talks about Meeting settings in Teams admin center Meeting settings Meeting settings let you customize meeting invitations, set up cross-cloud relationships, and manage network settings for all Teams meetings in your organization Lets do it step by step Login to Teams admin center: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to meetings –> meeting settings Participants : can anonymous user join meeting and with which apps he/she can interact Cross-cloud meetings : Set up a connection with an organization in another Microsoft cloud environment to support authentication during Teams meetings across clouds Email invitations: Customize meeting invitations with your organization’s logo, URLs, and custom ... Read more
- [Meeting customization policies in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/11/meeting-customization-policies-in-teams-admin/): This article talks about Meeting customization policies in Teams admin center Meeting customization policies Meeting customization policies in Microsoft Teams, managed via the Teams admin center, allow admins to control user meeting experiences, including visual branding (logos, backgrounds, colors via Teams Premium), recording settings, content sharing options, and template availability, enabling tailored settings for different user groups through custom policies assigned to individuals or groups, overriding the default global policy Lets do it step by step Login to Teams admin center: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Meetings–> customization policies Meeting customization policies is available with Teams premium Please check our https://microbrother.com/teams-premium-features-explained-quickly/ article in ... Read more
- [How to create Meeting policies in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/03/how-to-create-meeting-policies-in-teams-admin/): This article talks about on how to create Meeting policies in Teams admin center Meeting policies Meeting policies let you control what features are available to meeting participants when they join Teams meetings, and allow you to manage the meeting join and lobby experience. Lets create Meeting policies step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to meetings –> meeting policies Under manage polices we have already predefined policies–> navigate thro it and assign it to the users as per business requirement, lets create new one click on add Give a suitable title and set meeting scheduling attributes ... Read more
- [Audio Conferencing policies in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/02/audio-conferencing-policies-in-teams-admin-center/): In this article we will study about Audio Conferencing policies in Teams admin center Audio Conferencing Audio-Conferencing lets people join Teams meetings by dialing in via phone (PSTN) or having the system call them, useful for those without computer audio; it adds dial-in numbers and conference IDs to invites, allowing anyone to join using a phone with a PIN, integrating standard phone calls with digital Teams meetings seamlessly, and is often included with eligible Microsoft 365 licenses Lets create or modify Audio Conferencing in TAC step by step Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Meetings –> Audio-Conferencing Audio Conferencing ... Read more
- [Customize app store and Agent settings in TAC](https://microbrother.com/2026/01/01/customize-app-store-and-agent-settings-in-tac/): This article talks about on how to Customize app store and Agent settings in TAC Customize App store and Agent settings in TAC Customize App store and Agent settings helps you to Customize the Teams app store with your organization’s logo and custom background or color and Manage settings for agents such as whether they are automatically added to conversations to update agent status or availability Lets set up Customize App store and Agent settings Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams apps –> customize store Organization logo: Upload a logo for your organization. The logo you choose will ... Read more
- [App setup policies in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/20/app-setup-policies-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about on how to set up and manage app setup policies in Microsoft Teams App setup policies App setup policies –> As an admin, you use app setup policies to install and pin apps and control which users can upload custom apps in personal or team context. Pinning helps promote adoption of apps for the users and it provides quick access to the relevant apps. App setup policies control how apps are made available to a user with the Teams app. Lets see App setup policies step by step: Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to ... Read more
- [Benefit of manage apps in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/19/benefit-of-manage-apps-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about on how to manage apps in Microsoft Teams Manage apps Manage apps means control which apps are available to install for people in your organization by allowing and blocking apps. You can also upload, approve, and publish custom apps made specifically for your organization to the app store Lets do it step by step : Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams apps –> Manage apps –> All apps Click on the everything option and you will be able to see different type of categories shown below you can choose deployed apps from the given ... Read more
- [Streamline B2B member access in Microsoft Teams](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/18/streamline-b2b-member-access-in-microsoft-teams/): This article talks about B2B member access in Microsoft Teams B2B member access B2B member access lets people in your org collaborate with members of other orgs in an external Microsoft Entra organization. This is done by using Microsoft Entra External ID for business-to-business (B2B) collaboration and granting member-level access to Teams channels, meetings, and other resources in your org check out this article https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/external-id/user-properties to understand and manage the properties of B2B guest users B2B member access settings can be found in Teams admin center –> users–> B2B member access Note : B2B member access is possible only when both ... Read more
- [External access in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/17/external-access-in-teams-admin-center/): This article talks on how to manage external access in Teams admin center External access External access lets people in your organization find, call, chat, and set up meetings with external users/federated users. Organization settings dictate how people in your organization can communicate with Teams users in other organizations, unmanaged Teams users, and other groups of external users Your users can add apps when they host meetings or chats with people outside your organization. They can also use apps shared by external users when they join meetings or chats hosted externally. The data policies of the hosting user’s organization, as well ... Read more
- [Swiftly explained Guest access in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/16/swiftly-guest-access-in-teams-admin-center/): This article talks about Guest access in Teams admin center Guest access: It lets you control how guests collaborate with people in your organization. You can invite people outside of your organization to have access to selected teams and allow them to join meetings and chat with your users. Lets understand it step by step: Open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to users –> Guest-access you can turn on or off the guest-access from here you can manage calling settings for guests from here You can manage what meeting features like video conf, screen sharing , meet now, can give ... Read more
- [Quick way to manage users in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/15/quick-way-to-manage-users-in-teams-admin-center/): This article talks about on how to manage users in Teams admin center Manage users “Manage users in the Teams admin center” means centrally controlling user access, permissions, licenses, and settings for Microsoft Teams, allowing admins to assign roles, manage team membership (add/remove members), set policies (meetings, messaging, apps), view usage, troubleshoot call quality, and configure guest/external access for individuals or groups, all from one portal to govern how users interact with Teams.  Lets see it step by step : Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Users –> Manage users –> click on the user Under account tab –> you will ... Read more
- [How to create Teams upgrade settings in TAC](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/06/how-to-create-teams-upgrade-settings-in-tac/): This article talks about on how to create Teams upgrade settings in TAC Teams upgrade settings Teams upgrade settings lets you set up your upgrade experience from Skype for Business to Teams for your users. You can use the default settings or make changes to the coexistence mode and app preferences to fit your organizational needs Lets create Teams upgrade settings step by step Login to Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> Teams upgrade settings Coexistence mode–> The Coexistence mode that is used determines both routing of incoming calls and chats and the app that is used by ... Read more
- [How to create Teams update policies in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/12/06/how-to-create-teams-update-policies-in-teams-admn/): This article talks about on how to create Teams update policies in Teams admin center Teams update policies Teams Update policies are used to manage Teams and Office preview users that will see pre-release or preview features in the Teams app. You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy and customize it, or create one or more custom policies for your users. Lets create Teams Update policies step by step Open Teams admin center aka TAC : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> Teams update policies –> manage policies –> add Let me show you how does Global policy looks like now ... Read more
- [How to create or edit Teams Templates policies](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/30/how-to-create-or-edit-teams-templates-policies/): This article talks about on how to create or edit Teams Templates policies Teams Templates policies It will let you create and set up policies that control what templates people in your organization can see. You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy and customize it, or create custom policies Lets do it step by step Login to Teams admin center aka TAC : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> templates policies–> you can have to edit created Global policy if you want to create a new policy then you need to buy Teams premium license : https://microbrother.com/teams-premium-features-explained-quickly/ click on global policy ... Read more
- [How to create Team templates using Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/29/how-to-create-team-templates-using-teams-admin/): In this article we will learn how to create Team templates using Teams admin center Team templates Teams templates can be used to create teams, channels, and apps that are available to users with common needs or a common project. Teams templates are available to all organisations including small to large business and educational organisations. Administrators within educational institutions cannot modify the default templates for Class, PLC, or Staff teams. However, they do have the ability to create and edit new templates from these defaults using ‘create template from existing template’ or ‘create template from existing team’ option Lets do it ... Read more
- [How to create Teams channel using Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/28/how-to-create-teams-channel-using-teams-admin/): This article talks about on how to create Teams channel using Teams admin center aka TAC Teams channel: Teams Channels are dedicated sections within a team to keep conversations organized by specific topics, projects, disciplines—whatever works for your team. Files that you share in a channel (on the Files tab) are stored in SharePoint. To learn more, read Overview of Teams and SharePoint integration Lets do it step by step open Teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> Manage teams –> create a test team ( you can follow this article to check on how to create Team : ... Read more
- [How to create Teams policies using TAC](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/26/how-to-create-teams-policies-using-tac/): This article talks about on how to create Teams policies using TAC Teams policies: Teams policies are used to control what settings or features are available to users when they are using teams and channels. You can use the Global (Org-wide default) policy and customize it or create one or more custom policies for those people that are members of a team or a channel within your organization Lets create it step by step open Teams admin center aka TAC: https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> Teams policies –> Manage policies –> Add New Teams policy –> give a proper name –> ... Read more
- [How to manage Teams settings in Teams admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/23/how-to-manage-teams-settings-in-teams-admin-centr/): This article talks about how to manage Teams settings in Teams admin center Teams settings It will assist you to manage settings like email integration and file storage for all teams in your organization Lets do it step by step Open Teams admin center aka TAC : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> Teams settings Notifications and feeds : Manage the way that Teams handles suggested and trending feeds. Tagging : Control how tags are used across your organization. Tags can be added to one or multiple team members and used in @mentions by anyone on the team to notify people who ... Read more
- [Quick way to create a Teams using TAC](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/20/quick-way-to-create-a-team-using-teams-admin/): This article talks about on Quick way to create a Team using TAC Teams Teams and channels are collections of people, content, and tools used for projects or outcomes within your organization. You can manage all team and channels, and create new ones as per the requirement Lets create a Team in TAC step by step Login to TAC : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams –> Manage Teams –> Add Fill all the details like a Name, assign a Team owner , select a privacy –> either private / public –> click on Apply The main difference is that private team are ... Read more
- [Teams Premium features explained quickly](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/19/teams-premium-features-explained-quickly/): In this article we will talk about Teams Premium features in depth. Teams Premium features: Teams Premium features It is the more intelligent and secure way to collaborate, help users to save time with AI-powered meeting notes, transcriptions, and action items and you’ll get more secure meetings with watermarking, encrypted chats, and recording control. Lets see features of Teams Premium features step by step Navigate to teams admin center : https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/ On left side pane –> below dashboard option you will be able see Teams Premium 2. Automate virtual event management 3. Customize meetings with your branding 4. Work smarter with ... Read more
- [How to send Organizational messages via O365 admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/15/how-to-send-organizational-messages-via-o365/): This article talks about on how to send Organizational messages via O365 admin center Organizational messages As an admin, you can send custom messages to people in your organization using the Organizational Messages feature. You can create, manage, and track all messages from one place. This helps improve the user experience inside Microsoft products. You can use it to share training, updates about Microsoft 365 services or licenses, or any important company news. Organizational Messages in the Microsoft 365 admin center makes it easy to communicate with your users. Lets do it step by step : Login to admin center : ... Read more
- [Message center in O365 admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/11/message-center-in-o365-admin-center/): This article talks about Message center in O365 admin center which will tell us the roadmap of the O365 products like EXO, TEAMS, SPO, Intune, OD, VIVA etc Message center in O365 Message center in O365 is a service in the Microsoft 365 admin center that provides official announcements about changes and updates to Microsoft 365 services. It serves as a central place for administrators to stay informed about new features, performance issues, and other service-related communications, enabling proactive change management. Users can filter messages by service, category, or state, and can also receive a weekly email digest of updates. Lets ... Read more
- [How to check Service health in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/09/how-to-check-service-health-in-o365/): In this article we will talk about Service health in O365 aka SI Service health in O365 Service health in O365 (M365) is a feature in the Microsoft 365 admin center that lets administrators monitor the health of O365 services like Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams etc . It provides real-time status updates on incidents and advisories, as well as historical data on past issues Lets see it step by step Open admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Health –> Service health –> Overview you will be able to check Active issues ‎on which Microsoft‎ is working on at that moment ... Read more
- [How to create Policies for Microsoft Edge in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/08/how-to-create-policies-for-microsoft-edge-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to create Policies for Microsoft Edge in O365 Policies for Microsoft Edge It needs to be set as we want to control what our users browse and which things need are blocked lets see it step by step Step by step methods to create it first open admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to settings –> Microsoft Edge –> configuration policies –> create policy add basic details add settings you can create as much settings as you want for an example I will create settings to control downloads settings, please read https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies this article before applying ... Read more
- [How to add Agents in O365 seamlessly](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/06/how-to-add-agents-in-o365-seamlessly/): This article talks about on how to add Agents in O365 Agents in O365: Agents in O365 are specialized, AI-driven assistants that extend the functionality of Microsoft 365 Copilot by automating and executing business processes. They are essentially “apps” for the AI era, designed to perform specific tasks using an organization’s data, knowledge sources, and integrated actions Lets add Agents in O365 step by step: open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to copilot–> Agents –> Agent inventory In the Agent inventory we have lot of useful agents for a dedicated tasks, as per my knowledge please check supported in column of an ... Read more
- [How to add connectors in O365 quickly](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/04/how-to-add-connectors-in-o365-quickly/): This article talks about on how to add connectors in O365 Connectors in O365 Connectors in O365 (Office 365) are tools that link O365 to other services to import, archive, and route data, allowing for integration and analysis across different platforms Lets add Connectors in O365 step by step open admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to settings –> search & intelligence –> overview –> connectors –> add your first connection Search & intelligence –>data sources –> add –> I am selection service now as an example , you can select yours required data source –> next click on it fill in all ... Read more
- [Org profile settings in O365 admin center](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/02/org-profile-settings-in-o365-admin-center/): This articles talks about the the various org profile settings in O365 admin center Org profile settings: In Org profile settings of O365 we have things like Data location, help desk information, Keyboard shortcuts, release preference and support integration etc Lets see Org profile settings step by step: open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to settings –> org settings –> organization profile Data location : This Data Location card allows you to see where ‎Microsoft‎ stores your in scope customer data for certain ‎Microsoft 365‎ workloads ( mine is stored in India’s DC) Help desk information : Streamline user support by adding ... Read more
- [How to add your organization's custom theme and logo in O365 quickly](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/01/how-to-add-custom-theme-and-logo-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to add your organization’s custom theme and logo in O365 admin center Custom theme and logo in O365 : As the admin of your organization, you can create multiple themes and logo for the people in your organization, and select which themes apply to different members of your organization Let’s apply Custom theme and logo in O365 step by step: Open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to settings –> org settings –> organization profile –> custom themes Add theme: Set default theme under general tab and you can prevent users from over riding the theme Add ... Read more
- [Security and privacy settings in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/11/01/security-and-privacy-settings-in-o365/): This article talks about the Security and privacy settings in O365 Security and privacy settings in O365 In Security and privacy settings we can control settings like Idle session timeout, Microsoft graph data connect applications , Name pronunciation, Password expire policy, privacy profile, sharing etc Lets see Security and privacy settings in O365 step by step Login to admin portal https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to the settings –> org settings –> Security & privacy Idle session timeout: Idle session timeout signs users automatically out of ‎Microsoft 365‎ web apps after a period of inactivity. If you turn this on, users in your organization ... Read more
- [Learn Services in O365 admin center like a champ](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/30/services-in-o365-admin-center/): This article talks about the Services in O365 admin center Services in O365 There are almost 40 services present in O365 admin center, I will discuss few important services from it like Microsoft Bookings, Developer Portal for Teams‎, Directory synchronization, ‎Microsoft Forms, ‎Microsoft Graph Data Connect‎, ‎Microsoft Planner‎, ‎Microsoft Viva Insights, ‎Modern authentication, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint‎, Whiteboard etc Lets see them step by step : Open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to : Settings –> org settings –> services in order to use Services in O365 ‎Microsoft Bookings: is a quick and easy alternative to scheduling appointments with your customers over the ... Read more
- [How to add domain in O365 quickly](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/26/how-to-add-domain-in-o365-quickly/): This article talks about on how to add domain in O365 quickly Add domain in O365 Add domain in O365: you can add a company domain name you own so that your users can have email addresses branded with your company name. For example, if your company name is Topics Talk, owning the topicstalk.com domain and having your company name in your users’ emails – such as angane@topicstalk.com – helps you brand your business and build trust with your customers. Let’s see it step by step: Login to O365 admin center –> https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to settings –> domains–> add a domain Add a ... Read more
- [How to capture the procmon logs like a champ](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/05/how-to-capture-the-procmon-logs-like-a-champ/): This article talks about on how to capture the procmon logs like a champ Procmon: Process Monitor is a sophisticated Windows diagnostic utility that provides real-time insights into file system, registry, and process or thread-level activities. It merges and expands upon the capabilities of the earlier Sysinternals tools—Filemon and Regmon—introducing a wide range of improvements. These include advanced, non-destructive filtering options, detailed event data such as user credentials and session identifiers, dependable process tracking, and full thread stack capture with built-in symbol resolution for each event. Additionally, it supports concurrent file logging and various other enhancements. With its powerful analysis features, ... Read more
- [How to collect ProcDump logs like a master](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/05/how-to-collect-procdump-logs-like-a-master/): This article talks about on how to collect proc-dump logs ProcDump It is a command-line utility from Windows Sysinternals designed to monitor applications and generate memory dump files based on various criteria. These dump files are crucial for troubleshooting application crashes, hangs, or performance issues by providing a snapshot of the process’s state at the time of the event Lets do it step by step: Open link : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procdump and download it Right click and extract it in this article : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procdump everything is mentioned like Capture Usage, Install Usage, Dump Types, Conditions with proper Examples In this article we will see ... Read more
- [How to enable dev tools in Teams app and capture the logs](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/05/how-to-enable-dev-tools-in-teams-app-and-capture/): This article talks about on how to enable dev tools in Teams app and capture the logs Dev tools in Teams app These browser-based developer tools allow you to inspect HTML, view console logs, debug JavaScript, and monitor network requests for your custom apps and the Teams platform itself.  Let’s do it step by step Create text file and rename it “configuration.json” under %localappdata%\packages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe\\LocalCache\Microsoft\MSTeams ( make sure file type is .json) right click and edit “configuration.json” in notepad ++ https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ and add below line of code in it and save it and close it Now Quit Teams from system tray and ... Read more
- [how to collect and analyze HAR logs in web browser like a champ](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/05/how-to-collect-and-analyze-har-logs-in-web-brwser/): This article talks about how to collect and analyze HAR logs in web browser HAR logs : HAR logs, or HTTP Archive logs, are a JSON-formatted file that records all network activity between a web browser and a website. These logs detail network requests and responses, including headers and timings, which are crucial for web developers and support teams to troubleshoot and diagnose issues such as slow loading times, broken features, and rendering problems Let’s capture it step by step : open browser Open developer tools ( see in below snippet) Go to Network tabs –> open settings Under network section ... Read more
- [Wireshark logs : how to capture and analyze them like a pro](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/04/wireshark-logs-how-to-capture-and-analyze-them/): This article will talk about on how to capture and analyze Wireshark logs, lets see it step by step Wireshark logs capture Open this link : https://www.wireshark.org/download.html I will install this build as per my machine’s make n model, you choose yours’s accordingly let it get install then go to the downloads folder and look for .exe –> double click and start installing it I am going with the default settings Here installation is done Now launch the Wireshark app Hit control + A –> it will select all interfaces then click on the blue-fin to start collecting the logs I ... Read more
- [Teams logs: How to capture and analyze them like master](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/04/teams-logs-how-to-capture-and-analyze-them/): This article talks about on how to capture and analyze the Teams logs in app Teams logs: Teams logs Generally it refer to the data files generated by the Microsoft Teams application to help with troubleshooting and auditing, which can include client-side diagnostic logs, weblogs for browser users, and audit logs for tracking user activities and security events. Diagnostic logs capture app processes for performance issues, while audit logs record actions like channel creation or meeting participation for compliance and investigation purposes Let’s do it step by step: first quit Teams app, clear Teams cache : please refer https://microbrother.com/how-to-clear-teams-cache-in-app/ this article ... Read more
- [How to clear Teams cache in app](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/04/how-to-clear-teams-cache-in-app/): This article talks about on how to clear Teams cache in app Teams cache: Teams cache is temporary data stored locally on your device to make the app run faster by keeping frequently used information handy, such as icons and thumbnails. However, this stored data can become outdated or corrupted over time, leading to issues like slow performance, crashes, or incorrect information displays.  Clearing the Teams cache removes these temporary files, offering a “clean slate” for the app and resolving many performance problems Now let’s do it step by step: Note : The Teams cache location depends on your operating system and the ... Read more
- [fiddler trace how to capture and analyze it](https://microbrother.com/2025/10/04/fiddler-trace-how-to-capture-and-analyze-it/): This article talks about on how to capture and analyze fiddler-trace Fiddler This helps you debug web applications by capturing network traffic between the Internet and test computers. The tool enables you to inspect incoming and outgoing data to monitor and modify requests and responses before the browser receives them. Let’s do it step by step first install app here is the link : https://www.telerik.com/fiddler Under fiddler-tools –> select fiddler-classic –> download it –> it will we be saved in downloads folder fill in the details double click on .exe file and start installing it look for app in windows search ... Read more
- [How to open support ticket in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/30/how-to-open-support-ticket-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to open support ticket in O365 support ticket in O365 If you face any problem in O365/M365 platform like EXO, Teams, SPO , Power-Bi, Power Apps, Billing issues etc. and you are not able to troubleshoot by yourself then you can open support ticket/incident with Microsoft directly Steps to open support ticket in O365 Open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to support–> help & support –> how can we help window will open start typing issue in the search bar It will share some tech-net articles or step to check basic things–> if you are okay ... Read more
- [Marketplace & Billing in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/30/marketplace-billing-in-o365/): This article talks about Marketplace & Billing in O365 Marketplace & Billing in O365 Open admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Home–> Market place –> discover what you business needs and opt in that option Open add products tab and find products and services available to buy directly from Microsoft. Standard prices are shown below. If your organization qualifies for special pricing, it will be shown at checkout before the final purchase. Now navigate to Billing –> your products –> Under products tab –> all details will be shown Under licenses section you can see select a product to view and ... Read more
- [How to create room mailbox in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/30/how-to-create-room-mailbox-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to add room mailbox in O365 Room mailbox: Create a mailbox for things like a conference room, company car, or equipment that everyone needs to use, so that those resources are reservable. Benefits: Let’s create it step by step : Open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Resources –> Rooms & equipment–> add resources Select room under resource type select “room” ( if you want to use this mailbox for equipment then please select equipment) –> under email give a proper name –> save it Room mailbox is ready now click on the created room mailbox ... Read more
- [How to assign roles to user in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/29/how-to-assign-roles-to-user-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to assign roles to user in O365 Assign roles to user in O365 Azure role-based access control has several Azure built-in roles that you can assign to users, groups, service principals, and managed identities. Role assignments are the way you control access to Azure resources. If the built-in roles don’t meet the specific needs of your organization, you can create your own Azure custom roles. Let’s see step by step how to assign roles to user in O365 Open admin portal : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Roles –> Role assignments Lot of different roles will be ... Read more
- [How to create shared mailboxes in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/28/how-to-create-shared-mailboxes-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to create shared mailboxes in O365 Shared mailboxes This mailbox can be used by a group of people, like a support team, to receive and send email from the same email address. Let’s see it step by step Open admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams & groups –> shared mailboxes –> add shared mailbox Give a suitable name We are done they can be managed from O365 admin center or from exchange admin center PowerShell script for above manual task Conclusion : Post reading above article reader will be able to create and manage ... Read more
- [How to delete and restore groups in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/27/how-to-delete-and-restore-groups-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to how to delete and restore groups in O365 Let’s see it step by step delete and restore groups in O365 Open admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams & groups –> Active Teams & groups Select the group you want to delete Delete it Imp note : When you delete this group, all data associated with it will be deleted, including group email conversations, group notebooks, documents stored in group files, and the group calendar. Any applications that depend on this group (like Teams, Yammer, Planner, etc.) will also be deleted. Consider copying and saving ... Read more
- [How to create or edit policies in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/27/how-to-create-or-edit-policies-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to create policies in O365 Policies in O365 Policies govern how collaboration happens in teams and groups. We have various policies already created for various purpose in O365 here are some example for it : AllOff, AllOn, Default, Global, Kiosk, RestrictedAnonymousAccess and RestrictedAnonymousNoRecording Let’s see the Policies in O365 step by step: Login to admin portal: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams & groups –> Policies –> All policies are listed here ( see below snippet) Select any one of the policy e.g. AllOn and click on it It can managed from here Users who are part ... Read more
- [How to add a mail-enabled security group in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/25/how-to-add-a-mail-enabled-security-group-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to add a mail-enabled security group Mail-enabled security group It is a Microsoft 365 or Active Directory group that serves a dual purpose: it can distribute email messages to all its members and also be used to assign permissions to resources like SharePoint sites or shared folders. These groups combine the functionality of a security group for access control with a distribution group for email, making them useful for managing both user access and communication within an organization Let’s add it in O365 Open O365 admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams & groups–> active ... Read more
- [How to add a security group in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/25/how-to-add-a-security-group-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to add a security group in O365 Security group in O365 In O365, Security groups give people access to resources such as ‎SharePoint‎ sites. They can also include devices, for use with mobile device management.  steps to add a security group in O365 Open O365 admin center: https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams & groups –> Active teams & groups –> security groups –> add a security group fill in all details ( see below ) Review and finish it Done You can manage it from here PowerShell script for above manual task security group vs mail-enabled ... Read more
- [How to add a Distribution list in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/21/how-to-add-a-distribution-list-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to add a distribution list in O365 Distribution list in O365 A distribution list in O365 is a pre-defined group of email addresses that allows a user to send a single message to multiple recipients at once, saving time and effort compared to addressing each person individually Step by step process to create Distribution list in O365 Open admin center : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams & groups –> Active Teams & groups –> Distribution list –> Add a distribution list Give a proper name and hit next Assign owner and add it hit next Add ... Read more
- [How to add a Microsoft 365 group in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/21/how-to-add-a-microsoft-365-group-using-o365/): This article talks about how to add a Microsoft 365 group in O365 Microsoft 365 group It provides a collection of shared resources, such as an inbox, calendar, and files, for a defined set of people to collaborate on a common goal. When members join a group, they automatically get access to the associated tools and permissions, streamlining teamwork without the need for manual permission assignments. These groups serve as the foundation for Microsoft 365, powering experiences like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Planner by managing membership and connecting users to shared resources Step by step process to add Microsoft 365 group Open O365 ... Read more
- [How to add a Team in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/20/how-to-add-a-team-in-o365/): This article talks about how to add a team in O365 Team in Office 365 Team in O365 is a digital workspace for communication and collaboration, built on a Microsoft 365 group. It brings together people and information, offering features like chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and task management to help groups get work done. Creating a Team automatically provides a SharePoint site for document storage, a shared mailbox, and other connected Microsoft 365 services, providing a central hub for a project, department, or community.  Steps to create Team in O365 Login to admin portal : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Teams and groups –> Active ... Read more
- [How to add guest users in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/20/how-to-add-guest-users-in-o365/): This article talks about how to add guest users in O365 What is a guest? Guest users in O365 account is an account that is external to your organization, managed outside of your instance of Entra ID (previously known as Azure Active Directory) or on-premises Active Directory (AD) Let’s add guest users in O365 Login to admin portal : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to users–> Guest users–> click on Add a guest user It will take you to a new page : either you can create new guest user or invite them Let’s 1st talk about creating a new guest user select create user ... Read more
- [How to add multiple contacts in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/19/how-to-add-multiple-contacts-in-o365/): This article talks about how to add multiple contacts in O365 Contacts are people outside your organization that you’d like everyone to be able to find. Anyone listed in contacts can be found in ‎Outlook‎ under People in ‎Microsoft 365 Steps to add multiple contacts in O365 Login to O365 admin portal : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Users–> contacts–> click on add multiple contacts Download and save one of the files below. Open the file in Excel or a similar app and add your contact info, I would recommend to go with second option: Download a CSV file with headers and sample contact ... Read more
- [How to create contacts in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/19/how-to-create-contacts-in-o365/): This article talks about on how to create contacts in O365 Contacts are people outside your organization that you’d like everyone to be able to find. Anyone listed in contacts can be found in ‎Outlook‎ under People in ‎Microsoft 365‎. Steps to create contacts in O365 Login to O365 admin portal : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Users–> contacts–> click on add contacts Fill all details If you want to hide the added contact from org’s global list just a check mark in front of it Rest profile info the contact can be added here If you want you can add mail tip ... Read more
- [Quickly How to enable MFA for O365 users](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/18/how-to-enable-mfa-for-o365-users/): This article talks about how to enable MFA for O365 users What is Multifactor authentication : Multifactor authentication a security method that requires users to provide two or more distinct verification factors to gain access to a system or application. Instead of just a password, Multifactor authentication uses multiple types of evidence, such as something you know (a password), something you have (a phone or security key), or something you are (a fingerprint), to create layers of security and significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access Let’s do it step by step: Visit to https://admin.microsoft.com/ You can read guidelines here : https://aka.ms/AuthenticationMFAGetStarted ... Read more
- [How to delete users from O365.](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/17/how-to-delete-users-from-o365/): This article will explain how to delete users from O365 which will help you to manage the users in O365 admin center Please follow below steps to delete users from O365 Login to O365 admin center by browsing : https://admin.microsoft.com/ Navigate to Users–> Active users select users which you want to get rid of and hit delete users ( please check this article in which we have added users https://microbrother.com/how-to-create-bulk-users-in-o365-admin-center/) You can restore deleted users and their data, except for calendar items and aliases, for up to 30 days after you delete them. Licenses will be available to assign to other ... Read more
- [How to create bulk users in O365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/17/how-to-create-bulk-users-in-o365-admin-center/): This article will explain step by step on how to create bulk users in O365 admin center Stepwise process to create bulk users in O365 Navigate to https://admin.microsoft.com/ Go to users –> active users–> Add multiple users Now there are 2 ways either you can fill in the details of the user’s or else thro’ the CSV file. You can enter up to ‎249‎ users & all users are given temporary passwords. let’s first discuss manual way to add bulk user’s, later on we will see .csv method also Now start adding user’s like below then hit next assign licenses properly ... Read more
- [How to create an user in Office 365](https://microbrother.com/2025/09/17/how-to-create-an-user-in-office-365-admin-center/): In this article we have explain step by step on how to create an user in Office 365 admin center Lets check how to create user in office 365 First visit to https://portal.office.com/ Login using your administrator account and password Expand navigation menu ( see below ) Click on users –> then click on active users Then click on add a user Fill Basics details and hit Next Assign proper Licenses If you want, you can provide different roles like Global admin, Exchange admin or Teams admin etc. to the user also you can fill profile info–> then hit Next Verify ... Read more

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