Note: For demonstration purposes, we are going with Mac.
Step 2: Once launched, press yourprofile pictureat the top right corner of your screen.
Step 3: press theAvailability option.
Step 4: In the drop-down menu, select (green)Available.
You have set yourself available, allowing others to see you active.
If you want to do the same for mobile, continue reading.
On Android or iOS
The steps are the same for both Android and iOS.
However, for the sake of demonstration, we will go with Android.
Step 1: LaunchTeamson your rig, and from the home page, tap on yourprofile.
Step 2: In the sidebar, tapOffline,and from the drop-down, selectAvailable.
There you have it.
You have successfully changed your availability setting and stopped Microsoft Teams from showing Away after 5 minutes.
If this doesnt patch up the issue, move on to the following method.
Note: On Mac, press the Command+Space keys, pop in Teams, and hit Return.
Step 2: Once Teams launches, click thethree-dot iconnext to the profile picture.
Step 3: From the drop-down menu, click onCheck for updates.
If you are Away from your desktop and facing the same on mobile, continue reading.
you could check out our explainer to learnhow to peek if apps need an update on iPhone and Android.
If updating the app didnt deal with the issue, move on to the next method.
So, even if your Teams status shows Away, your team members know you are available.
Lets begin with the steps for the Teams desktop app.
Note: On Mac, press the Command+Space keys, typeTeams, and hit Return.
Step 2: Once Teams launches, tap on yourprofile picturein the top-right corner.
Step 3: From the drop-down, click theSet status message.
You have successfully set your status on Microsoft Teams.
If you want to do the same on mobile, continue reading.
For demonstration purposes, we will only go over Android.
However, the steps are the same for both Android and iOS.
Step 1: Launch theTeams mobile appand tap on yourprofile pictureor first-name alphabet icon.
Step 2: From the left pane, tap theSet status message.
You have set yourself a Teams status, letting others know you are available.
If none of the methods worked, check out the last method; keep reading.
We recommend usingMove Mousefor Windows andJigglerfor Mac, even though a wide variety of third-party software is available.
Be aware of potential compatibility issues as well as security concerns.
If we have missed addressing any of the queries above, check out the FAQ section below.
Your presence status (e.g., Available or Busy) can also influence how others reach out to you.
Depending on your organizations policies, administrators may be able to enforce certain status options.
Check with your IT department or Teams administrators for specific policies.
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