# How to request control in teams?

> To request control in Microsoft Teams, you first need to configure the settings. Navigate to the application and click on Meetings, then select Meeting policies. Finally, enable the option to allow a participant to give or request control to ensure users can manage permissions properly during your organization sessions.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-request-control-in-teams/
Apps: Microsoft Teams
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4c60ab56e05a00ff7d96/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on 'Meetings'
2. Click on 'Meeting policies'
3. Enable 'Allow a participant to give or request control'