This article deals with the issue of automatic Outlook Group creation and invitations being sent whenever a new Team is created using Teams Manager. We understand that this might not always be desirable and can lead to unnecessary clutter in the Outlook Address Book (Global Address List, GAL).
A user reported that whenever they create a new Team using Teams Manager, it also creates a corresponding Outlook Group. Invitations to this group are automatically sent, and the group is added to the Outlook Address Book (GAL). The user asked how to prevent this behavior.
Currently, this is how Teams Manager is designed to work, as Teams and Group functionalities in Microsoft 365 are closely linked. However, we understand the need for more flexibility, and our development team is planning changes in this area for future releases. We will provide updates as soon as these changes are implemented.
Here's a temporary workaround:
Q: Can I prevent the automatic creation of Outlook Groups when creating a new Team in Teams Manager?
Currently, this is a default setting in Teams Manager. However, our development team is planning changes to give users more control over this feature.
Q: When can I expect these changes to be implemented?
We do not have a specific timeline for these changes yet, but rest assured, we are working on this and will update our users as soon as they are available.