Applies ToTeams Microsoft 365 admin Microsoft Teams

Request time off

Here's how to request time off in the Shifts app.

  1. Choose Requests at the top left of the Teams screen.Requesting time off in Microsoft Teams Shifts

  2. Choose Add button   New request.

  3. In the pop up, choose the Time off tab.

  4. Fill out your time off request.

  5. Click Send request and you manager will receive a notification.

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Request time off

  1. In Shifts, tap Add button > Time off.

  2. If you’re on more than one team, choose the team you want to take time off from.

  3. Choose the type of time off you're requesting.

  4. If you’ll be unavailable for the day(s) you’re requesting, make sure the All Day toggle is switched on.

  5. If not, make sure the toggle is off and select the applicable times.

  6. Fill in the reason (optional), then tap Done, and a request will be sent to your manager.

Set your availability

  1. In Shifts, tap Add button > Set availability.

  2. Set your availability for each day.

  3. If you’re available for only part of the day, tap on it, turn the All Day toggle off, and set the times you’re available.

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