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How to Turn Off Read Receipts on Teams?

Updated on:
May 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to disable read receipts in Microsoft Teams.

Quick summary

Turning off read receipts in Microsoft Teams prevents other users from seeing when you have read their messages. You can disable this feature in under a minute through the Privacy settings menu.


Steps

  1. Click on the 'More' options menu near your profile icon in Microsoft Teams.
  2. Click on the 'Settings' option from the dropdown menu.
  3. Select the 'Privacy' option from the Settings panel.
  4. Disable the 'Read receipts' toggle to turn off read receipts for your account.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling read receipts in Microsoft Teams gives users greater privacy and flexibility in how they communicate. When read receipts are disabled, other participants cannot see whether you have viewed their messages, reducing pressure to respond immediately. This setting is especially valuable for professionals managing high message volumes or those who need uninterrupted focus time. Understanding how to manage Teams privacy settings helps organizations and individuals maintain a healthier, less intrusive communication culture.
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