How to Switch to Teams Classic version.
As of October 5, 2023, the new Microsoft Teams app for Windows and Mac is available, and Microsoft is urging all users to switch to the new version. For users who have not upgraded to the new version after March 31, 2024, the New Teams client will be installed automatically and after 14 days the Teams Classic client will be uninstalled.
However, many users don't like the new Teams app or have issues with the new version and want to switch back to Teams classic version. If you're one of them and want to revert back to the old version of Teams, keep reading below to learn how you can do that.
How to Switch Back to the Old Classic version of Microsoft Teams.
Method 1. Switch to Teams Classic using the "New Teams" toggle.
1. Click on the tree dots menu on the top right corner and turn off the New Teams toggle. *
* Note: If the "New Teams" toggle is unavailable, see the instructions on method-2.
Method 2. Install Teams Classic version.
1. Download and install the classic version of Teams from the link below:
2. After installing the classic version of Teams, press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC keys to open Task Manager.
3. In Task Manager, select the Processes tab and then right-click on Microsoft Teams and select End Task.
4. Now type "teams" in Search and then open the Microsoft Teams classic app from the results.
5. When asked, choose Yes, switch back to load the old version of Teams.
6. That's it. From now on you'll be able to use the old version of Teams for as long as Microsoft allows*, or to switch back to the new version if you toggle the "Try the new Teams" switch on the top left corner, to On.
* Note: According to Microsoft, the classic Teams client will be available until July 30, 2024.
Method 3. Allow users to Switch to Teams Classic in Office 365 Teams Admin Center.
If none of the above methods helped you, then go ahead and set "Teams Classic as default" in your organization.
1. Sign in to the Microsoft Teams admin center.
2. In the left pane, expand Teams and then select Teams Update policies.
3. Select Add to create a new policy or select an existing policy.
4. In Update Policy window, change the Use new Teams client setting from Microsoft Controlled to one of the following options, and then click Apply:
- Classic Teams as default: if you want to set the classic Teams as the default version, and to display the new Teams toggle switch to let users to use the new Teams and switch back if needed.
or
- Not Enabled: To use only the Classic Teams and to hide the new Teams toggle switch. (Users won't be able to opt in to the new Teams).
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