Hiding Channel Members in Microsoft Teams

Garcia Anaya, Victor Manuel 20 Reputation points
2025-08-04T12:06:21.0633333+00:00

Is it possible to configure a Microsoft Teams channel so that its members cannot see the other participants in that channel?

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  1. Demi-N 2,485 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-08-04T13:04:19.2+00:00

    Hello @Garcia Anaya, Victor Manuel

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

     

    To answer your question directly, this functionality is not available within standard, private, or shared Teams channels. The core design of Teams channels is to promote collaboration and transparency, so member visibility is a fundamental part of that experience. 

    However, Microsoft Teams offers a different feature that is specifically designed to meet your requirement for participant privacy: Microsoft Teams Webinars and Town Halls

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    These features are the ideal solution when you want to present information to an audience without revealing the attendees to each other. 

    1. Microsoft Teams Webinars: This is the recommended solution for your use case. In a webinar, attendees can view the content and interact with presenters through a moderated Q&A, but they cannot see the list of other attendees. This ensures participant privacy while still allowing for engagement. 

    For more details and step-by-step instructions, you might find the following resources useful: Getting started with Microsoft Teams webinars 

    2. Microsoft Teams Town Halls (formerly Live Events): For even larger-scale broadcasts, such as all-company meetings, Town Halls offer a similar experience. Attendees join in a view-only mode and are completely hidden from one another. 

    You can find more detailed information: Schedule a town hall in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support

     

    In summary, while Teams channels do not support hiding members, Webinars and Town Halls offer the privacy and control you're looking for. If you'd like assistance setting up one of these formats, I’d be happy to help. 


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