How to request control in teams?
- George Apostolov
How to request control in teams?: step-by-step guide
Click on 'Meetings'
Click on 'Meeting policies'
Enable 'Allow a participant to give or request control'
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Enable participant control in Microsoft Teams by adjusting your meeting policies. Follow these quick steps to update your settings. This guide shows how to request control in teams? in 3 steps, starting with "Click on 'Meetings'" and finishing with "Enable 'Allow a participant to give or request control'". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft Teams interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to request control in teams??
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft Teams data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft Teams. Related guides: How to schedule a message in teams?, How to schedule a teams meeting ? and How to search in teams chat?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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