What Happens to Your Microsoft Teams Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Process
Via Microsoft/O365
Business
Contact IT admin
Personal
Via Microsoft account
Step-by-Step Guide
Business Teams: contact employer IT
If Teams was through work, the employer IT department handles deactivation.
Personal Teams: handled via Microsoft account closure
Personal Teams account is part of the Microsoft account estate process.
Document Now Checklist
- Whether Teams is work or personal
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Microsoft Teams. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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