Teams Customer Connect: Now available globally in 26 languages
We're excited to announce that Customer Connect web chat in Microsoft Teams (previously called Live Chat) is now available globally, supporting 26 languages and bringing seamless customer engagement to businesses worldwide. For small and medium-sized businesses, every customer interaction matters. Whether someone discovers your business through a Google search, a social media post, or a friend's recommendation, the moment they land on your website is critical. With Customer Connect in Teams, you can now connect with these potential customers instantly no matter where your business is based in the world. A better way to connect with customers Your website is often the first-place potential customers interact with your business. When they have questions, waiting hours or days for an email response isn't ideal – neither for them nor for you. Customer Connect let you respond instantly to website visitors directly within Teams. No more switching tools. What's new with global availability With support for 26 languages, businesses can now provide customer support no matter where you operate. Whether you are based in Tokyo, São Paulo, or Berlin, you can set up Customer Connect to interact with customers in your preferred language. Supported languages Czech, Danish, German, English (Canada), English (United Kingdom), English (United States), Spanish (Chile), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), French (Canada), French (France), Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese Simplified (China), Chinese Traditional (Taiwan) Key capabilities Simple setup Add the Customer Connect chat widget to your website in minutes. Configure your welcome message, set your availability, and you're ready to start conversations. Native Teams integration Chats appear alongside your regular Teams conversations. All customer interactions are automatically tracked and organized in Teams channels and Microsoft Lists, giving your team full visibility into every conversation. Customers can also book appointments directly with members of your team, making it easy to schedule follow-ups or provide high touch support. Getting started If you're already using Microsoft 365 Business, Customer Connect is included - no additional licensing required. To enable Customer Connect: Open the Admin app in Teams Configure your Customer Connect chat widget settings Add the chat widget to your website Start receiving and responding to customer chats in Teams Learn more Set up Customer Connect for your business Start a discussion with us Microsoft Teams - Small Business Community
