Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module 7.6.0: What’s New in January 2026

Microsoft continues to enhance its Teams administration capabilities with the release of PowerShell module version 7.6.0 in January 2026. As Teams administrators, staying on top of these releases isn’t just about new features—it’s a window into Microsoft’s strategic direction and the capabilities coming to your environment.

Why Release Notes Matter

Release notes for the Teams PowerShell module often reveal features before they’re widely announced or documented. By understanding what’s being added to the automation layer, you can anticipate upcoming functionality, plan your deployment strategies, and prepare your organisation for new capabilities.

Key Highlights from Version 7.6.0

1. Auto-Recording Templates: Compliance at Scale

The introduction of auto-recording template cmdlets (New-CsAutoRecordingTemplate, Get-CsAutoRecordingTemplate, Set-CsAutoRecordingTemplate, Remove-CsAutoRecordingTemplate) signals a significant shift in how organisations can manage compliance recording across Teams.

What this means: Rather than configuring recording policies individually for each call queue, you can now create reusable templates. This is particularly valuable for regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, public sector) where compliance recording isn’t optional.

The AutoRecordingTemplateId parameter added to New-CsCallQueue and Set-CsCallQueue cmdlets makes it clear that call queues will be the first application of these templates—but expect this to expand to other areas of Teams calling.

2. Enhanced Phone Number Management

Three new cmdlets for phone number tenant configuration (Get-CsPhoneNumberTenantConfiguration, Set-CsPhoneNumberTenantConfiguration, Remove-CsPhoneNumberTenantConfiguration) alongside New-CsPhoneNumberBulkUpdateTagsOrder point to increased granular control over phone number administration.

Why this matters: As Teams Phone deployments scale, managing hundreds or thousands of phone numbers becomes complex. The bulk update capabilities and tenant-level configuration options suggest Microsoft is responding to enterprise feedback about phone number lifecycle management.

The addition of ResourceAccount parameters to inbound blocked number pattern cmdlets indicates tighter integration between phone numbers and resource accounts—essential for proper call routing and security.

3. AI Agents Arrive in Teams PowerShell

The new Get-CsAiAgents cmdlet is perhaps the most forward-looking addition. While details are limited, this clearly relates to Microsoft’s push toward AI-powered capabilities in Teams.

Reading between the lines: AI Agents will likely become a manageable entity within Teams, requiring administrative oversight. Expect future releases to include New, Set, and Remove variants of this cmdlet as the AI agent functionality matures.

4. Meeting Experience Enhancements

Two new parameters for Teams Meeting Policy reveal evolving meeting capabilities:

• AllowMultipleScreenshare: Enables multiple participants to share screens simultaneously—a feature long requested for collaborative scenarios
• PasscodeComplexity: Adds security controls for meeting passcodes, addressing compliance requirements

These parameters appearing in both CsTeamsMeetingPolicy and CsTeamsGuestMeetingConfiguration cmdlets shows Microsoft’s commitment to consistent security across internal and external participants.

5. Teams Events Gets Registration Controls

The addition of a Registration parameter to CsTeamsEventsPolicy cmdlets suggests enhanced control over webinar and event registration workflows. This ties into Microsoft’s push to make Teams a viable platform for large-scale virtual events and webinars.

6. Mobile Policy Evolution

The LinksInTeams parameter added to CsTeamsMobilityPolicy cmdlets indicates new mobile experience controls—likely related to how links are handled within the Teams mobile application.

7. Calling Policy Refinements

The ReportCall parameter in CsTeamsCallingPolicy cmdlets points to enhanced call quality reporting capabilities, giving users more control over reporting call issues directly from the Teams client.

What These Changes Tell Us About Microsoft’s Direction

Looking at version 7.6.0 holistically, several themes emerge:

1. Enterprise-Scale Administration: Bulk operations, templates, and tenant-level configurations all point toward better management at scale
2. Compliance and Security: Auto-recording templates and passcode complexity show continued focus on regulatory requirements
3. AI Integration: The AI Agents cmdlet signals the beginning of AI becoming a first-class administrative entity
4. Hybrid Work Features: Multiple screenshare and mobile policy enhancements support evolving collaboration patterns
5. Events Platform Maturity: Registration controls indicate Teams Events is being positioned as an enterprise events platform

Practical Implications for Administrators

Short-term actions:

• Review your call queue recording requirements—auto-recording templates could simplify compliance
• Prepare for multiple screenshare capabilities in meetings (consider impact on bandwidth and meeting etiquette policies)
• Evaluate phone number tagging strategies ahead of bulk update capabilities becoming available

Long-term considerations:

• Monitor AI Agents functionality as it develops—this will likely become significant in the next 6-12 months
• Plan for enhanced Teams Events capabilities if you’re using (or considering) Teams for webinars and large events
• Stay alert for expansion of auto-recording templates beyond call queues

Installation and Updates

Update to version 7.6.0 using PowerShell:

Update-Module MicrosoftTeams

Or for a fresh installation:

Install-Module MicrosoftTeams -Force

Always test new module versions in a non-production environment before deploying to production administration workstations.

Looking Ahead

Microsoft’s release cadence for the Teams PowerShell module continues to accelerate, with significant updates arriving monthly. Version 7.6.0 builds on the foundations laid in 7.5.0 and 7.5.1-preview, showing a clear progression toward more sophisticated enterprise management capabilities.

The pattern we’re seeing—preview features in one month, general availability the next—suggests that features currently in 7.6.0 will expand significantly in upcoming releases. Keep an eye on the preview releases to stay ahead of the curve.

Need help implementing Teams Phone, managing compliance recording, or optimising your Teams environment? [Get in touch](/# contact) with our Microsoft Teams specialists.

Sources:

• Microsoft Teams PowerShell Release Notes