Messaging policies are used to determine what channel and chat messaging features are available. By default, all users inherit the global policy. Its settings can be edited and will apply to all users (as well as new users moving forward). You can also create additional messaging policies and apply them to individual users.
To create a messaging policy, follow these steps:
- Launch the Microsoft Teams admin center (https://admin.teams.microsoft.com) and select Messaging policies from the left-hand side rail:
- Click + Add to create a new messaging policy or select an existing policy to modify.
- Add a name and description for the policy, and then select which options to enable or disable for the policy. Click Save when finished:
The following table lists the features that can be enabled or disabled per policy:
| Option | Settings |
| Owners can delete sent messages | On/Off |
| Delete sent messages | On/Off |
| Edit sent messages | On/Off |
| Read receipts | User-controlled Turned on for everyone Turned off for everyone |
| Chat | On/Off |
| Use Giphys in conversations | On/Off |
| Giphy content rating | Strict Moderate No restriction |
| Use Memes in conversations | On/Off |
| Use Stickers in conversations | On/Off |
| Allow URL previews | On/Off |
| Translate messages | On/Off |
| Allow immersive reader for viewing messages | On/Off |
| Send urgent messages using priority notifications | On/Off |
| Voice message creation | Allowed in chat and channels Allowed in chats only Disabled |
| On mobile devices, display favorite channels above recent chats | Disabled Enabled |
| Remove users from group chats | On/Off |