Juggling multiple login accounts for secure platforms, such as electronic signature tools, should soon be less of a headache for Microsoft Teams users.
The video conferencing platform has revealed that it is working on an update that should significantly simplify the process of signing in to eSign software tools.
The update means Microsoft Teams users will only need to sign in to their e-signature provider account once every 30 days, instead of every time they need to use it, as is currently the case.
Microsoft Teams electronic signature
Listed in the official Microsoft 365 roadmap as "Improved sign-in and sign-out experience for e-signature approvals," the update will also allow users to sign out of any particular e-signature provider account, which is not was the case initially. .
This should give anyone looking to use eSignature tools for documents like contracts or approval notices much more peace of mind when it comes to security, as well as eliminate the wait when users have trouble logging back into accounts.
The update is listed as still in development, but Microsoft has posted a general availability date of May 2022, so it may be released soon.
Upon its release, the company says it will be available to Microsoft Teams users around the world, spanning web, desktop, and mobile users.
The news is the latest in a series of announcements from Microsoft Teams as it looks to make the platform more secure for users around the world.
In December 2021, the company revealed that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is available for Teams, making it harder for outside forces like hackers or scammers to access Microsoft Teams and chat inside, hoping they'll continue being private or valuable. information discussed securely.
However, some Microsoft Teams features, including live recording, captions and transcription, call parking, call merging, buddy calling, call forwarding, and the ability to add a participant to make a individual call, they won't in a group call. will be available when E2EE is enabled.