From Wednesday 26 July 2023, Digital and Technology Services (DTS) will be restricting some third-party apps which are currently available for use within the Microsoft Teams app store.

We are doing this to protect important data and ensure that only trusted software vendors can be used. Not only does this help keep staff and students safe, but it also helps us comply with research funding requirements as well.

This change will only affect apps within Teams itself. It will not affect your desktop or web browsing experience.

I am only using apps from Microsoft. Will I be affected?

If you are using any of the existing Microsoft specific apps available within Teams (for example Microsoft Forms, SharePoint etc), you will not be affected by this change and do not need to take any action.

Which third-party apps can be used?

A list of the approved apps can be found on the Third party apps in M365 SharePoint site. At the time of writing, this includes Adobe Reader and Echo360.

I am using additional third-party app in Teams. What should I do?

If you are using an app within Teams that was not created by Microsoft and not on the list of approved apps, please remove your data, delete any integrations, and remove your university IT account from those third-party systems as soon as possible.

I am using an app built by the university. Will this be blocked?

No, the team have excluded any apps created by the university that have been through governance review.

What should I do if I have further questions?

We hope that any information you may need can be found on the Third party apps in M365 SharePoint site, but should you have further questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.