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normberky
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Mar 14, 2024
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Distribution List or Security Group question

I can add a Distribution List or Security Group in Teams Channel under "Manage Team" but I can't see or add either if it is a Shared or Private channel under "Share Channel".   How so?   We reall...
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    LeonPavesic
    Mar 14, 2024

    Hi normberky,

    thanks for the follow-up.

    While it might seem that Security Groups could potentially serve as a solution for Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams, they unfortunately cannot be directly added, just like Distribution Lists.

    Shared Channels are designed for collaboration across organizational boundaries, and adding large groups via distribution lists or security groups might not align with this purpose.


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normberky
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Mar 14, 2024
Thank you so much for your reply. Would a Security Group work for #2 Shared Channel?

So it seems we have no other options but to add members individually for either shared or private channel, correct?
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LeonPavesic
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Mar 14, 2024

Hi normberky,

thanks for the follow-up.

While it might seem that Security Groups could potentially serve as a solution for Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams, they unfortunately cannot be directly added, just like Distribution Lists.

Shared Channels are designed for collaboration across organizational boundaries, and adding large groups via distribution lists or security groups might not align with this purpose.


Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
This will help others to find the correct solution easily. It also closes the item.


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Kindest regards,


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