Why can people not hear me in Teams?

Short answer: Check the selected microphone and permission settings before changing hardware.

Try these steps

  1. Confirm that you are not muted and that the correct input device is selected in Teams.
  2. Check operating system microphone permissions and any headset mute switch.
  3. Try a test call where available, or record a short local sample to isolate the microphone.

When to ask for help

For managed devices, ask IT before installing drivers or changing organization controls.

Learn more

Learn more: read this article — Fix Teams microphone problems. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.

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