Read receipts in Microsoft Teams (free) let people know when you’ve read their messages, and let you know when they’ve read yours. When a message is read, a Seen notification Seen notification will appear next to the message in the chat window. Otherwise, you'll receive a confirmation that your message was Sent Sent notification.

Read receipts are enabled by default and are available in group chats and one-on-one chats.

Teams mobile read receipts

To verify who’s read your message in a chat, tap and hold the message, then tap Seen by.

Teams read receipt menu Teams mobile seen by menu

Tip: Everyone will have to have read receipts turned On for messages to be counted as Seen.

To turn read receipts on or off:

  1. Tap your profile picture or More More button, then tap Settings Settings button.

  2. Tap Messaging Chat button.

  3. Turn Readreceipts on or off.

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For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.

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