Microsoft Teams is getting a private line feature, that bypasses all policies
The private line will only support incoming calls.
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Microsoft Teams has been getting a lot of updates recently, including major ones, such as Teams 2.0 becoming the new desktop client, Copilot coming to the platform, and Teams getting a simplified compose box that eases users’ activity on the platform.
However, the Redmond-based tech giant is adding even more features to Teams, with the latest being a private line that is capable of bypassing all policies.
According to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, the private line feature will be available in Teams starting in November, and the feature will be available to the Desktop platforms.
Microsoft Teams Private line: What it is & how to use
Well, according to the roadmap, Teams’ Private line will be a method for users to add a private number to their Teams account. Users can make this private number available to a set of other users who can use it to call the original user directly.
Calling the private line’ number bypasses all policies, including delegates, admins, or assistants. Plus, Microsoft Teams will add a special ringtone and a unique notification that will let the owner of the private line know that they’re being called.
For now, the private line will only support incoming calls, meaning that it can be used to get contacted, but not contact others from it.
To learn more about Microsoft Teams, check our Never show idle on Microsoft Teams: A step-by-step guide for more information.
With private line, users will be able to have a private second phone number that they can make available to a select set of callers to call them directly, bypassing delegates, admins, or assistants. Inbound calls to the private line will be distinguished by a unique notification and ringtone. The private line will support incoming calls only.
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This feature is incredibly useful, especially in situations where information is sensitive, and it must be kept as discrete as possible, without letting others from the organization know.
However, one drawback is that this feature is only available for desktop platforms, without any mentions of a mobile version of it. Naturally, discrete calls are far more suited for mobile situations. But Microsoft might implement a mobile version of the feature after its release.
